Riley Greene will be looking to extend his 19-game on-base streak as the Detroit Tigers (+130) host the Houston Astros (-150) at Comerica Park on Wednesday with the visitors eyeing a sweep of the three-game series. The early total was set at 8 runs (O: -105 | U: -115). The Astros (92-50) lead the series 2-0 after winning 6-3 on Tuesday, their sixth straight head-to-head victory, including all six games this season. Starter Hunter Brown went six innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out six, to get the win, and Ryan Pressly struck out the side in the ninth to earn his 27th save. Yordan Alvarez was 2 for 4 with a home run and a double in the win. He scored three runs, extending his on-base streak to 11 games. Yuli Gurriel added a home run and two RBIs. Kody Clemens went 2 for 3 with a solo home run for the Tigers (54-88).
ON THE MOUND
Cristian Javier (8-9, 3.01 ERA) is in line for the start for Houston. The RHP allowed three runs (one earned) over 5.1 innings in his last start, a 4-3 road win over the Rangers on September 7. He scattered four hits while striking out eight and walking two in the no-decision. Javier has made one previous appearance against the Tigers this season, a 5-0 home victory on May 8. He held Detroit scoreless over three no-hit innings, striking out five and walking one. For Detroit, left-hander Joey Wentz (1-1, 8.10 ERA) will toe the rubber. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Astros. In his last start on Friday, Wentz got the win on the road against the Royals. He threw 6.2 scoreless innings and gave up two hits, striking out five and walking one in the 10-2 victory.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Houston has averaged 6.0 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.5, while performing better across the board (.291/.365/.512). Against lefties like Wentz this season, the ‘Stros have a .762 OPS. Jose Altuve is the team’s best performer against left-handers with a 1.087 OPS in 126 at-bats. Detroit is averaging 4.2 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 3.3 for the season. The Tigers have a .599 OPS against right-handers in 2022, lowest in MLB. With a .588 OPS over 365 at-bats, Javier Baez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Houston is on a three-game winning streak in road games, bringing their record to 45-28 in 2022. The ‘Stros have scored 4.6 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.3 runs. Detroit has lost four in a row in front of their home fans. The Tigers are 29-42 at home this season, averaging 3.4 runs per game while surrendering 4.5. Houston is 8-2 in the last 10 games at Comerica Park between the teams with an average scoreline of 5.9-2.3.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Astros lead the AL West by 12 games over the Mariners. Their magic number to clinch the division is nine. The Tigers are fifth in the AL Central, 22 games behind the Guardians.
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