The Detroit Tigers are looking for something to break them out of their recent struggles. They will turn to prospect Troy Melton, who will make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series.

AJ Hinch vowed that he and the Tigers will be better after suffering yet another defeat to the moribund Pirates, 8-5.

This was the first time the Pirates had at least eight doubles in one game since Aug. 24, 2002 against the Brewers.

The Pirates, who had lost 11 of their previous 12 games, have taken the first two games of the series from the AL Central leaders.

Even with their recent poor play in mind, the Detroit Tigers hold MLB's largest division lead and are sure-fire buyers at this year's MLB trade deadline. The on

Preview the July 22 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The Tigers’ annual series vs. the Pirates is a matchup of the two franchises that Hall of Famer Jim Leyland managed the longest, which means a chance for Detroit and Pittsburgh fans to both show appreciation for their legendary skipper.