Detroit closes out its three-game series with the Houston Astros on Wednesday at Comerica Park.
After Monday’s 10-0 blowout win by Detroit, the two teams played a tense, scoreless affair that stretched into extra innings. The Tigers finally broke through in the 10th inning, pushing across the decisive run with key at-bats that culminated in a game-winning moment involving Gleyber Torres.
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The win extends Detroit’s recent surge, as the Tigers have taken six of their last seven games and remain near the top of the Major League Baseball standings.
Standings and positioning
Heading into Wednesday, Detroit sits atop the American League Central, nine games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals. The Astros, meanwhile, remain in first place in the AL West, just 1.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners.
Probable starters for the matinee
– Detroit: Charlie Morton (8-10, 5.20 ERA)
– Houston: Framber Valdez (11-6, 3.01 ERA)
Details
Major League Baseball match-up: Houston Astros (69-57) vs. Detroit Tigers (75-53)
When: Wednesday, August 20
Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
Where: Comerica Park, Detroit, Mich.
Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, MLB Network
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Commentary
Detroit’s late-inning success highlights the team’s ability to capitalize when it matters, helping to sustain momentum as the schedule tightens. The Tigers’ broad improvements across pitching and timely hitting have them positioned for a playoff push, while Houston will be looking to regain its footing atop the division.
Summary
The Tigers aim to close out the series with a win at home, building on a favorable stretch of play that has them climbing in the standings. The matchup features a battle between two top-line pitchers and a lineup that has shown resilience in extra innings.