The Houston Astros suffered a loss to the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in Game 1 of a doubles program played in Detroit.
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Manager Dusty Baker’s squad had not lost in their previous 11 games, being unbeaten since June 11.
This time, despite a good outing from starter Framber Valdez, the Astros lost by a score of 3 to 1.
Tigers shortstop Zack Short hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning to go a long way for his team to win.
Young pitcher Casey Mize (5-4) did well on the mound, allowing the Astros a single run in six innings of work while reliever Jose Cisnero, perfect in the seventh, had his third save of the season. .
In the defeat, Valdez (4-1) managed a full match. In six innings, he allowed three runs and six hits. He allowed no walks and made six strikeouts.
Quebecer Abraham Toro was not employed in this first game of the day. However, he was available for the second part, in the evening, just like the many relievers of the Astros.
