Tarik Skubal shuts down Astros as Tigers take Game 1

Oct 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (34) and Detroit Tigers pitcher Beau Brieske (4) celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in game one of the Wild Card round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images HOUSTON — Tarik Skubal twirled six shutout innings…

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Back-to-back homers propel Astros over Guardians

Sep 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (56) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Victor Caratini and Zach Dezenzo clubbed back-to-back home runs in support of Ronel Blanco, who capped a breakout season with five scoreless innings…

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Mariners aim to chip away at Astros’ lead in AL West

Sep 23, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Justin Turner (2) runs to first base after hitting a single during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Mariners’ fate in the playoff race is beyond their control, but for now, Seattle is keeping…

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