Paul Skenes (6.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 6 K) was credited with a win in the Pirates' 3-0 victory over the Tigers Monday. Spencer Horwitz led the way offensively, going 3 for 4 with an RBI. Jack Flaherty (3.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 6 K) was handed the loss for the Tigers.

The Pirates are going for the sweep after taking games 1 and 2, 3-0 and 8-5. Detroit will toss Melton on the mound, who makes his first career start. The Tigers' five runs in Tuesday's games was more than the four combined runs scored in the four previous outings.

The Tigers lost, 8-5, to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They have posted a 14-17 record since June 14 — and a 1-8 record since July 9.

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Detroit Tigers. Pittsburgh is 28-24 at home and 41-61 overall. The Pirates are 14-43 in games when they have allowed a home run.