Astros Overcome Deficit, Defeat Tigers 8-5

The Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the Detroit Tigers 8-5, snapping Detroit's four-game winning streak. Key home runs by Christian Walker in the fourth inning and Jose Altuve in the sixth off Tigers starter Jack Flaherty shifted the momentum in Houston's favor. Altuve, batting second for the first time since 2023, had two hits and three RBIs and moved to left field this season after a long career at second base. The Astros capitalized on two throwing errors by Tigers rookie shortstop Trey Sweeney in the seventh inning, scoring four additional runs to widen their lead. Despite two home runs from Detroit's Riley Greene and one from Kerry Carpenter, the Tigers were unable to recover. Astros starter Ronel Blanco pitched five innings with six strikeouts, while Josh Hader secured the save.