Overview

• Hunter Brown threw seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, allowing only five hits.
• Mauricio Dubón hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to solidify the Astros' lead.
• Tarik Skubal, leading the AL in ERA, allowed four runs in the sixth inning, marking a rare off-game for him.
• Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman set the stage with back-to-back doubles and triples in the sixth inning.
• The Tigers' offense struggled, managing only five singles and no walks against Houston's pitchers.