Tigers vs Astros starting pitchers
- Framber Valdez for Houston Astros
- Tarik Skubal for Detroit Tigers
Tigers vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
Tigers |
Astros |
| Hits |
1273 (23rd) |
1448 (3rd) |
| Batting Average |
.234 (24th) |
.262 (3rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
656 (18th) |
701 (12th) |
| Runs |
682 (Tied-19th) |
740 (11th) |
| Home Runs |
162 (24th) |
190 (Tied-10th) |
| Walks |
476 (21st) |
448 (27th) |
| Stolen Bases |
76 (26th) |
93 (21st) |
| Strikeouts |
1461 (Tied-7th) |
1176 (28th) |
| Pitches |
23763 (14th) |
22359 (30th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/28/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
5-2 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
8-1 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/23/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
6-1 |
Detroit Tigers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/29/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
9-5 |
| 9/28/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
4-0 |
| 9/27/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
4-1 |
| 9/26/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
7-1 |
Tigers vs Astros predictions
Heading into the playoff clash between the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros, Detroit’s lineup has a few potential standouts. Keep an eye on Riley Greene, who's anticipated to play a crucial role given his solid season batting average of .262 and his ability to make significant plays, like his 24 home runs this year. Meanwhile, Spencer Torkelson could be a game-changer with his knack for driving in runs and could be pivotal in clutch moments. On the mound, Tarik Skubal could be key; his ability to strike out opponents will be much needed against the aggressive Astros lineup.
On the flip side, the Houston Astros have some heavy hitters that may very well tilt the scale in their favor. Yordan Alvarez, although day-to-day with a knee sprain, might still make an appearance and is always a threat with his .308 batting average and 35 home runs this season, showcasing his potential to swing the momentum. The Astros lineup also boasts Jose Altuve, who hits consistently and, supported by his .327 on-base percentage, can be counted on for setting up scoring opportunities. Framber Valdez, their starting pitcher, shows great promise with his impressive ERA and a knack for controlling the game’s tempo, crucial in postseason environments.
Given these dynamics, it seems the Houston Astros hold a slight edge mainly due to their powerful batting lineup and more consistent pitching. Although the Detroit Tigers have players who can certainly impact the game, the experience and depth of the Astros, especially in high-pressure playoff scenarios, might just be too much for the Tigers to overcome. Expect a tightly contested game, but Houston's robust lineup might steer them to a victory in this exciting wildcard matchup.
Houston Astros injuries
- Chas McCormick (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Yordan Alvarez (LF): Day-To-Day
- Penn Murfee (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Kendall Graveman (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
Detroit Tigers injuries
- Brendan White (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Anthony Bemboom (C): Day-To-Day
- Alex Faedo (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Javier Baez (SS): 60-Day-IL
- Angel De Jesus (RP): Out
Tigers vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Tue 2:30 PM |
| TV |
ABC |
| Temperature |
77° |
| Chance of Rain |
49% |
