Tigers vs Astros Game 2 Preview: Houston Looks to Even Series at Minute Maid Park with Hunter Brown on the Mound
The Detroit Tigers secured a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in game one of their Wild Card series, with Tarik Skubal delivering an impressive performance on the mound.
Game outlook
The Detroit Tigers secured a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in game one of their Wild Card series, with Tarik Skubal delivering an impressive performance on the mound. The Tigers have announced Tyler Holton as their starting pitcher for game 2, while the Astros will start Hunter Brown in an effort to avoid elimination. The game will take place at Minute Maid Park at 2:32 EST on Wednesday afternoon, with Houston being favored to win.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tigers +156 | Astros -174
Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-145) | Astros -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 64%.
Detroit Tigers
In Tuesday's game, the Tigers' offense had a strong start but struggled against Houston's bullpen, managing only three hits and striking out seven times in the later innings. Detroit's offense has had difficulty performing on the road this season, hitting .234 with a .680 OPS away from home. Jake Rogers and Wenceel Perez were key contributors in the win, while Riley Greene has had success against Houston's starter in the past. The Tigers' pitching was mostly strong, but closer Jason Foley had a ninth-inning collapse before Beau Briske stepped in to secure the victory. Detroit will likely rely on their bullpen in the upcoming game, with probable starter Holton having performed well in recent appearances. The Tigers currently hold a power ranking of 5, ranking 20th in offense, 5th in defense, and have a season record of 85-76.