Houston Astros End 31-Inning Scoreless Streak, Swept by Detroit Tigers

The Houston Astros are currently struggling with a severe offensive slump, having been shut out in three consecutive games and scoreless in four of their last five, culminating in a 31-inning scoreless streak. Mauricio Dubón broke this drought with a two-run home run, but the team still suffered a 7-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, who swept the series. The Astros' pitching showed mixed performances, with Hunter Brown delivering six scoreless innings in one game, while Framber Valdez struggled early in another, allowing Detroit to build a commanding lead. Despite these challenges, the Astros maintain a lead in the AL West, although their recent 13-17 record since the All-Star break reflects ongoing difficulties. The Tigers, led by strong home performance and hitters like Riley Greene, have a slight advantage in the season series against Houston. Meanwhile, on a different sports front, East Clinton's tennis team ended a losing streak against Clinton-Massie with a 4-1 victory, marking a positive turnaround for the Astros in that sport.