Tigers squander lead late, fall to Astros in high-scoring game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Houston Astros 8-6 at Comerica Park on Saturday. After leading for much of the game, including a grand slam from Kerry Carpenter, the Tigers faltered in the eighth inning, allowing three runs to the Astros. Will Vest, who entered the game in the eighth, struggled with two-out runs, leading to the Tigers’ defeat despite a solid offensive effort that included 26 combined hits from both teams. Houston started strong with three early runs before facing a resilient Tigers lineup that pushed back. The Tigers will look to rebound in their next game.
- •Game featured a combined 26 hits by both teams.
- •Kerry Carpenter hit a grand slam for Detroit.
- •Will Vest gave up three runs in the eighth inning.
- •Tigers briefly led before Astros rallied late.
- •Framber Valdez pitched six innings for Houston.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers cough up lead in lopsided eighth, fall to Astros in slugfest
"Will Vest gave up three two-out runs in the eighth inning, as Detroit lost to Houston in a back-and-forth game where the teams combined for 26 hits.
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