Astros and Tigers play final game of series at Daikin Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers compete in the rubber match of their three-game series today at Daikin Park. Astros' RHP Peter Lambert, currently on a three-game win streak, faces Tigers' RHP Casey Mize, who is returning from injury. Last night, the Astros rallied for a 4-2 victory, highlighted by rookie Raynel Delgado's go-ahead two-run single. Both teams will meet again in Detroit next weekend, having finished 2025 with identical records, but the Tigers winning their playoff spot through the season series.
- •Astros lead series 1-1 after last night's comeback win.
- •Lambert holds a 3.47 ERA with 53 strikeouts this season.
- •Mize makes his first start since being activated from the IL.
- •Astros' bullpen ranks first in the AL since May 15.
- •Yordan Alvarez leads MLB in several offensive categories.
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs. Tigers Game Discussion: 6/17/2026
"TODAY’S GAME: The Astros and Tigers will play the rubber game of their three-game series today in an afternoon matchup at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (5-4), who’s won three straight decisions, will get the start for the Astros opposite the Tigers and RHP Casey Mize (2-3), who’s being activated off of the IL to […]
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