Tigers shut out Astros 8-0 behind Montero and De Jesus's pitching
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night at Comerica Park. Venezuelan pitchers Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter, with Montero allowing five hits over seven innings. James Outman led the Tigers’ offense with a three-run homer, supported by home runs from Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith. The Tigers capitalized on an error by Astros catcher Yandier Diaz that opened the scoring in the third inning. Spencer Arrighetti took the loss for the Astros, giving up eight runs in three innings. The two teams will continue their series on Saturday.
- •Montero pitched seven innings, allowing five hits and striking out three.
- •Outman hit a three-run homer as part of a five-run inning.
- •Carpenter and Keith also contributed with home runs.
- •Arrighetti surrendered all eight runs for the Astros.
- •Kai-Wei Teng and Framber Valdez are set to start Saturday's game.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Venezuelan Tigers deal with emotions after earthquake, deliver on mound
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Venezuelan pitchers Montero and De Jesus combine for a 5-hitter as the Tigers beat the Astros
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Venezuelan pitchers Montero and De Jesus combine for a 5-hitter as the Tigers beat the Astros 8-0
"Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with “VZ” after this week’s earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night. James Outman hit a three-run homer, and Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith also homered for the Tigers. Montero (4-5) took the mound shortly after a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquakes that struck Wednesday and left more 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing as of Friday night.
"Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with “VZ” after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night. James Outman hit a three-run homer, and Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith also homered for the Tigers. Montero (4-5) took the mound shortly after a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquakes that struck Wednesday and left more 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing as of Friday night.
"Venezuelan Detroit Tigers pitchers Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined to throw a shutout two days after earthquakes hit their home country.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:07 AMVenezuelan Tigers deal with emotions after earthquake, deliver on mound
Venezuelan Detroit Tigers pitchers Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined to throw a shutout two days after earthquakes hit their home country.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:30 AMVenezuelan pitchers Montero and De Jesus combine for a 5-hitter as the Tigers beat the Astros
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with “VZ” after this week’s earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night. James Outman hit a three-run homer, and Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith also homered for the Tigers. Montero (4-5) took the mound shortly after a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquakes that struck Wednesday and left more 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing as of Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 1:38 AMVenezuelan pitchers Montero and De Jesus combine for a 5-hitter as the Tigers beat the Astros 8-0
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with “VZ” after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night. James Outman hit a three-run homer, and Kerry Carpenter and Colt Keith also homered for the Tigers. Montero (4-5) took the mound shortly after a moment of silence for the victims of the earthquakes that struck Wednesday and left more 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing as of Friday night.
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