Series Preview (53 of 52): Tigers Visit Houston
The red-hot Detroit Tigers look to deny Houston a chance at an eighth-straight ALCS.
By Kevin Kraczkowski Oct 1, 2024, 12:10am CDT 1 Comment / 1 New
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The Houston Astros host the Detroit Tigers in a best-of-three game set to determine one of the ALDS series.
Detroit and Houston met twice this season for three games each, with the Astros winning two of them both times to lead the season, four-to-two. In their last meeting, on June 16 at MMP, Ronel Blanco (7-2, 2.43) earned the win by pitching seven shutout innings, allowing zero hits and three walks while striking out eight. Josh Hader allowed a run in an non-save situation as Houston came out on top, 4-1. Jose Altuve (11) went deep, while both he and Yordan Alvarez collected multiple hits.
A no-hitter for seven innings? That’s pretty damn good. — Joe Espada
Gametimes and Starting Pitchers
Tuesday, 1:32 PM CT: Tarik Skubal vs. Framber Valdez
Wednesday, 1:32 PM CT: TBD vs. TBD
Thursday, 1:32 PM CT: TBD vs. TBD (if necessary)
TBD is starting four times in this three game series. Unless I miss my guess, the Astros are set for Hunter Brown in Game Two and Yusei Kikuchi in Game Three (if necessary).
In the meantime, the Kansas City Royals will be playing the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards at 3:38 PM CT, the New York Mets visit the Milwaukee Brewers starting at 6:38 PM CT, and the Atlanta Braves visit the San Diego Padres at 7:38 PM CT.
