Tigers' Strong Performance Overshadowed by Astros' Late Rally in Series Showdown

Despite a dominant start by Detroit, Houston's late-game surge secures a series lead with critical hits in the eighth inning.

Mark Canha's grand slam and Kerry Carpenter's two homers highlight a robust offensive effort by Detroit in an 8-2 victory.
Astros turn the tables with a four-run eighth inning to clinch a 5-2 win, overcoming early struggles.
Detroit's pitching shines with Tarik Skubal's near 100-mph pitches, though inconsistency in relief pitching proves costly.
Injuries and player rotations shape team strategies, with several key players on both teams sidelined.
Astros and Tigers continue their head-to-head with high stakes, as Houston aims to overcome a sluggish season start.