Tigers struggle in loss against Astros, Mize makes return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:42 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, the Detroit Tigers lost 4-2 to the Houston Astros in Texas, dropping the series. Casey Mize returned from the Injured List to make his tenth start of the season but exited after five innings, allowing three runs. The Astros took an early lead on Jeremy Peña's home run and extended it with a productive fifth inning. Despite solo home runs from Kerry Carpenter and Kevin McGonigle, the Tigers could not overcome the deficit, as Josh Hader closed out the game.
- •Final score: Astros 4, Tigers 2.
- •Casey Mize returned from injury, pitching five innings.
- •Jeremy Peña hit a home run, giving Astros an early lead.
- •Kerry Carpenter and Kevin McGonigle both hit solo home runs for Detroit.
- •Tigers are now struggling offensively, losing their last two games.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Mize returns but Tigers can’t solve Astros’ pitching
"The Tigers dropped a second close game in a row and lost the series.
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