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Astros Overcome Tigers with Power Hitting and Defensive Miscues

Houston rallied from a three-run deficit to win 8-5 in the series opener, aided by home runs from Walker and Altuve and a costly seventh inning for Detroit.

Apr 28, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) looks up and Houston Astros left fielder Jose Altuve (27) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jack Flaherty #9 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on April 28, 2025, in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • The Astros erased an early 3-0 Tigers lead, with Christian Walker and Jose Altuve each delivering pivotal two-run home runs.
  • Detroit's Jack Flaherty allowed four runs over six hits and two walks, struggling in his third time through Houston's lineup.
  • Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney's two throwing errors in the seventh inning led to four unearned runs for Houston, extending their lead.
  • Riley Greene shone for the Tigers with two home runs, including a two-run shot in the eighth, marking his fourth career multi-homer game.
  • Houston's bullpen held firm, with Josh Hader securing his eighth save by navigating a scoreless ninth inning despite allowing a double.