The Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at MinuteMaidPark.
The Tigers will give the ball to starter AlfredoFigaro in this one. RighthanderFigaro is 1-0 this season with a 3.60 ERA.
The Astros will counter Figaro with FelipePaulino. RighthanderPaulino has a 5.09 ERA to go along with a 0-4 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Astros scored twice in the eighth inning to rally for a 5-4 win over the Tigers on Friday, as +105 underdogs. The nine runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (9.5).
MiguelTejada went 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs for the Astros. ChrisSampson improved to 4-0 with the win, and LaTroyHawkins collected his 10th save.
PlacidoPolanco belted a three-run homer in a losing effort for the Tigers, who were -115 favorites. JoelZumaya gave up two runs in relief and suffered the loss.
Current streak: Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records: Detroit: 41-32 SU Houston: 34-37 SU
Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Houston are 6-3 After a loss are 4-6
Houston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Detroit are 5-4 After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider: Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
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