Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 win and sweep of the Detroit Tigers.

Spencer Horwitz's grand slam backed up a quality start from Bailey Falter and helped the host Pittsburgh Pirates finish off a three-game sweep of the frontrunning Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

Spencer Horwitz capped a big series for himself and the Pirates Wednesday, clubbing a grand slam as the Pirates beat the Tigers at PNC Park, 6-1, to finish a three-game sweep of a club whose 60-43 record is at the top of the American League.