Tigers Endure Astros’ Third Consecutive Shutout Loss

The Detroit Tigers, led by Tarik Skubal's dominant pitching, defeated the Houston Astros 1-0 in a hard-fought game that extended the Astros' scoreless innings streak to 28. Skubal pitched seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts, bolstering his case to retain the AL Cy Young award, with the Tigers poised to win the AL Central division. The game was decided in the 10th inning when Gleyber Torres drew a walk to bring home Wenceel Pérez for the walk-off win. Despite the Astros controlling their division lead, their offense has struggled significantly, drawing fan criticism and reminders of past controversies like the sign-stealing scandal. The Tigers have also maintained control of their division, facing some pressure but remaining favorites to clinch it. Both teams are likely playoff contenders, with their performances in these matchups potentially influencing postseason seeding and outcomes.