Game Details
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
- Series Status: Tigers lead 2–0
- Broadcast: MLB Network, FDSDET, SCHN
Pitching Matchup
- Astros: Framber Valdez (11–6, 3.01 ERA)
- Tigers: Charlie Morton (8–10, 5.20 ERA)
Valdez has been steady all season with 17 quality starts, though he’s struggled in August (0–2, 5.89 ERA). Morton, despite his age (41), is looking to complete a sweep after Detroit’s back-to-back shutouts.
Players to Watch
Houston Astros
- Jeremy Peña: .310 AVG, team leader in batting
- Jose Altuve: 22 HR, 52nd in MLB RBI rankings
- Yainer Diaz: 17 HR, .252 AVG
Detroit Tigers
- Riley Greene: .265 AVG, 29 HR, 92 RBI
- Spencer Torkelson: 26 HR, 24 doubles
- Zach McKinstry: 10 HR, 8 triples, .258 AVG
Betting Insights
Despite Detroit’s dominance this series, oddsmakers still lean toward Houston, likely due to Valdez’s superior metrics and bounce-back potential.
Game Odds
Houston Astros – 132
Detroit Tigers 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
