Riley Greene will be looking to extend his 18-game on-base streak as the Detroit Tigers (+115) host the Houston Astros (-135) at Comerica Park on Tuesday. The early total was set at 8 runs with the over a -120 favorite. The Astros (91-50) took Monday’s series opener 7-0, their fifth straight head-to-head victory, including all five games this season. Framber Valdez went the distance for a complete game shutout. He gave up only six hits, striking out eight and walking one en route to the win. Jeremy Pena was 3 for 5 with a double, two runs, and one RBI in the win. Eric Haase went 2 for 4 for the Tigers (54-87).
ON THE MOUND
Hunter Brown (1-0, 0.00 ERA) is set for the start for Houston. The righty threw six scoreless innings in his last start, a 1-0 road win over the Rangers on September 5. He got the win, giving up three hits while striking out five and walking one. For Detroit, righty Drew Hutchison (2-7, 4.08 ERA) gets the start. He has made one prior appearance against the Astros this season, giving up four runs over two innings in a 5-0 road defeat on May 8. He gave up two hits and walked two, while striking out four in the loss. In his last start on Wednesday, Hutchison took a no-decision on the road against the Angels. He threw four innings and gave up two runs on five hits, striking out three and walking two in the 5-4 win.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Houston has averaged 5.6 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.5, while performing better across the board (.258/.363/.442). Against righties like Hutchison this season, the ‘Stros have a .730 OPS. Alex Bregman is the team’s strongest hitter against right-handers with a .924 OPS in 313 at-bats. Detroit is averaging 4.6 runs per game in the last five, up from 3.3 for the season, with an improved slash line (.290/.332/.511). The Tigers have a .599 OPS against right-handers in 2022, lowest in MLB. With a .589 OPS over 361 at-bats, Javier Baez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Houston is 44-28 on the road in 2022, scoring 4.6 runs per game while allowing 3.3 runs. Detroit has lost three in a row at home. The Tigers are 29-41 at home this season, averaging 3.4 runs per game while surrendering 4.5. Houston is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings at Comerica Park with an average scoreline of 5.8-2.4.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Astros lead the AL West by 11 games over the Mariners. The Tigers are fifth in the AL Central, 21 games behind the Guardians.
SportsTips’ MLB Pick:
Houston Astros (-225)
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