Tigers Swept by Pirates After Another Poor Offensive Outing
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 23 – Spencer Horwitz’s first career grand slam helped the Pirates complete a 6-1 win and three-game sweep over the struggling Tigers, who lost nine of their last 10 games, officials said.
- On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam at PNC Park, powering Pittsburgh to a 6-1 win and a three-game sweep.
- Since July 9, the Tigers have lost nine of their last ten games, as their offense has struggled since the All-Star break.
- Bailey Falter struck out eight batters while allowing one run over seven innings, and Andrew McCutchen homered for a solo run in the first inning.
- It marked the first time Detroit has been swept in a three-game series in Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh outscored Detroit 17-6 across the series.
- On Friday, the Pirates begin their next series against Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Tigers will face Toronto starting Thursday to open their four-game set.
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Pirates Sweep Tigers; 2nd Round Pick Doesn't Sign - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
Aided by a stellar outing from Bailey Falter and a grand slam by Spencer Horwitz, the Pirates cruised to a 6-1 win and series sweep over the Detroit Tigers. Falter had a career-high eight strikeouts over seven innings of work. Meanwhile, Horwitz hit his first-ever grand slam in the second inning. Andrew McCutchen also homered in the first inning, his ninth of the season. The Pirates are off today and will host the Arizona Diamondbacks tomorrow. …
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched his career high with eight strikeouts to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Tigers on Wednesday night.
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