Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon barely survived the ninth inning Monday in Pittsburgh's 5-4 win over the Tigers.
Melancon surrendered three consecutive extra-base hits to start the inning, including a two-run home run to J.D. Martinez to make it a 5-4 game. Melancon then forced a double play ball after surrendering another single and finished off the game.
His ERA ballooned to 9.00 in three innings of work this season.