Tigers and Astros pitchers combine for record strikeouts amid injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:51 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Detroit Tigers face the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, with Drew Anderson and Kai-Wei Teng setting a record by achieving 11 consecutive strikeouts to start the game. The Tigers deal with ongoing injury challenges, including starting pitcher Troy Melton's back issues and second baseman Gleyber Torres leaving the game due to discomfort. Torres previously missed playing time this season due to a left oblique strain. Melton's condition did not prompt a placement on the injured list. The injury concerns contribute to the Tigers' ranking among teams with significant games lost this season.
- •Drew Anderson starts for Detroit, Kai-Wei Teng for Houston.
- •Tigers' Gleyber Torres leaves game after feeling discomfort.
- •Tigers have lost 788 games due to injuries this season.
- •First 11 outs of the game by strikeouts match a 1920 record.
- •Melton's back issue does not yet lead to an injured list designation.
- 1:51 AMYahoo Sports — Injury woes worsen as Tigers-Astros pitchers open matchup by matching unique MLB record
"Detroit's Drew Anderson and Houston's Kai-Wei Teng combined for a record 11 consecutive strikeouts to begin Tuesday's contest.
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