Detroit — The Astros went deep in the heart of Texas, and the Tigers went down.
Chas McCormick hit a two-run homer and Kyle Tucker hit a solo shot to spoil Eduardo Rodriguez's day, as the World Series-champion Houston Astros salvaged the series finale against the Tigers, 8-2, on Wednesday afternoon at Minute Maid Park — where the roof was closed, but was leaking with torrential rain outside.
The Tigers now return home for the first time in 2023, for Opening Day on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Detroit is 2-4, winning the Houston series after being swept by Tampa Bay.