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Tigers overpower Astros 9-3 as Teng struggles in 4th inning

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:42 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Tigers overpower Astros 9-3 as Teng struggles in 4th inning

Summary

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Houston Astros 9-3 at Daikin Park on June 15, 2026. Astros starter Kai-Wei Teng's performance faltered again as he was unable to finish the 4th inning, allowing five runs and three home runs. The Astros sought to rally in the 3rd, narrowing the gap to 5-3 with back-to-back home runs from Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve. However, their momentum fizzled out, despite striking out 18 Tiger batters. The Astros' next game will feature Hunter Brown expected to make his return to the mound against Framber Valdez.

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By the Numbers

•Kai-Wei Teng allowed five runs in just 3.1 innings.
•Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve hit back-to-back home runs in the 3rd.
•The Astros struck out 18 batters but only recorded three hits after the 3rd inning.
•Dillon Dingler scored on a passed ball in the 5th inning to extend Detroit's lead.
•Hunter Brown is set to start for the Astros in their next game.

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3:42 AMYahoo Sports — Teng Falters as Astros Mauled by Tigers 9-3

What they're saying

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Once again, an Astros (33-41) starter could not get through 5 innings. Tonight, Kai-Wei Teng (L, 3-6) couldn’t get out of the 4th, and an already overtaxed pen looked the part as Houston fell to the Detroit Tigers (30-42) 9-3 at Daikin Park. This marks the 4th straight start that Teng could not get past […]
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