Miguel Vargas and Mike Tauchman hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning, and the Chicago White Sox cruised to a 7-2 victory over the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates for their first series sweep this season.

As the favorite, the Tigers (-144 on the moneyline to win) visit the Pirates (+121). The starting pitchers are Troy Melton for the Detroit Tigers, and Bailey Falter (6-5) for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Paul Skenes (6.

Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert Jr., right, is greeted by third base coach Justin Jirschele (17) as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Bailey Falter during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, July 18, 2025. Credit: AP/Gene J. Puskar