Astros rally late to edge Tigers 8-6 in Detroit matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Houston Astros overcame a late deficit to defeat the Detroit Tigers 8-6 at Comerica Park on June 27, 2026. The Tigers initially took a 6-4 lead with a grand slam from Kerry Carpenter, but Houston's bullpen responded, tying the game and eventually pulling ahead. Framber Valdez pitched solidly for the Tigers with 6 innings, but the bullpen faltered late, allowing three runs in the eighth inning. The loss leaves the Tigers still seeking to clinch a series tie in the ongoing four-game matchup.
- •Astros score four runs in the eighth to seize victory.
- •Framber Valdez allows four earned runs over six innings.
- •Kerry Carpenter's grand slam puts Tigers ahead 6-4.
- •Game marked the second contest of a four-game series.
- •Houston's bullpen secures the win for Kai-Wei Teng.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Bullpen blows late lead in loss to Astros
"Framber Valdez and the bullpen fumbled another game.
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