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Live blog: Upton's solo shot cuts into Astros lead

Top 7th: Astros 6, Tigers 5

Justin Upton hit a strong line drive just over the wall in left field for a solo home run that couldn't have taken more than two seconds to leave the ballpark and cut the Tigers deficit to 6-5.

The home run is Upton's ninth of the season.

Victor Martinez grounded out to third and J.D. Martinez struck out looking to start the inning.

Bottom 6th: Astros 6, Tigers 4

Norichika Aoki singled back through the middle of the infield with two outs, giving way to the speedy Jake Marisnick, who was able to swipe second base off of Justin Verlander and Alex Avila.