The Detroit Tigers (20-19) will host the Houston Astros (14-25), in the final game of a three-game series, Sunday at 1:40 PM ET.
The Astros are projected as a close favorite (-118 to win on the moneyline) against the Tigers (-102). The Houston Astros will give the start to Justin Verlander (1-1, 4.43 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Jack Flaherty (0-2, 3.86 ERA).
These squads play again after the Tigers’ 8-2 victory over the Astros yesterday. Tarik Skubal (6.1 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 7 K) picked up the win for the Tigers. Kerry Carpenter went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Cristian Javier (1.1 IP, 7 R, 5 H, 0 K) took the loss on the mound for the Astros.