In his MLB debut, Detroit Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton allowed 6 runs on seven hits and two walks with seven strikeouts across 5 innings.

Troy Melton, the no. 10 prospect in the Detroit Tigers organization according to MLB Pipeline, made his season debut Wednesday afternoon as the Tigers concluded a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Detroit Tigers have played like one of the best teams in baseball for themajority of the season, and have a 60-43 record to show for it. However, theyare just 1-8 in their last nine games and have seen their American LeagueCentral lead dip to 8.

Detroit Tigers ace and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list to be with his wife as they await the birth of their second child. The move is expected to keep the southpaw off the mound for only three games,

Tigers: Troy Melton (0-0); Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -155, Pirates +129; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Detroit Tigers.

Three Pirates drive in multiple runs in an 8-5 win over the Tigers. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

The Tigers just got swept by the Pirates, and now they need to turn things around against the scorching hot Blue Jays.