Deciding Runs
The Houston Astros secured their fourth win of the series against the Detroit Tigers with a decisive offensive burst in the eighth inning. Raynel Delgado drove in two runs during the frame, providing the margin needed to overcome an early deficit. The Astros improved their record to 34-41, while the Tigers fell to 30-43.
Game Progression
Detroit Tigers took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning when Lee singled to left field, allowing Torkelson to score. The Tigers tied the game in the fifth inning on a passed ball by catcher Dingler. Walker advanced to second base on the play, and Delgado scored to make it 1-1. The Tigers briefly took the lead later in the inning, but the Astros responded in the eighth.
The turning point arrived in the bottom of the eighth. Dingler hit a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Lee to tie the game at 2-2. The Astros then exploded for three runs. Delgado singled to center field, driving in Diaz and Smith to give Houston a 4-2 lead. Loperfido advanced to third base on the hit. On the next play, Peña grounded into a fielder's choice to shortstop. Loperfido scored, making it 5-2, but Delgado was thrown out at second. The Astros challenged the call on the field, but the challenge was overturned, preserving the 4-2 final score.
