Left-handed starting pitcher Bailey Falter had one of his best outings of the season, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Detr

Detroit still has a healthy lead in the AL Central, but it is dwindling fast. Shortly before the All-Star break, the Tigers had a 15-game cushion in their divison. Now, the lead is down to eight games. They need to turn things around, and they need to do it quickly.

Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) 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 Detroit Tigers face the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a 3-game set at PNC Park in Pittsburgh Tuesday.

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.