The Astros certainly proved why they are one of the best power hitting teams in the major leagues Monday night launching four deep balls into the Comerica Park stands. For Tuesday night’s second game of the series, recently called up starter Ryan Carpenter takes the mound for the Detroit Tigers and will face another tough test in Houston after a lackluster first start of 2019.
Carpenter made his first start of the season for Detroit last Thursday against the Angels and it was far from an ideal debut. The lefty lasted only five innings and surrendered six runs on eight hits including the solo HR that became Albert Pujols’ 2,000th RBI.