Astros score all runs from bottom of lineup in win over Tigers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Houston Astros defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on June 17, 2026, with all runs coming from the Nos. 6-9 hitters in their batting order. Yainer Diaz, Cam Smith, Joey Loperfido, and Raynel Delgado each scored to secure the victory at Daikin Park. This loss marks the Tigers’ 13th defeat this season when opponents’ bottom four batters score at least four runs. The Astros improved their record to 35-41, while the Tigers fell to 30-44. The Tigers had previously won the series opener 9-3, with Colt Keith hitting three home runs.
- •Astros' bottom four batters scored all runs against the Tigers.
- •Astros improve to 35-41 in the standings.
- •Tigers drop to 30-44, continuing a troubling trend.
- •Colt Keith had a strong performance in the series opener with three home runs.
- •The Astros secured victory at Daikin Park in Tuesday's matchup.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Disturbing trend: Tigers toppled by bottom of Astros' batting order
"The Nos. 6-9 batters in Houston's lineup battered Detroit's pitching.
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