SPORTS

Tigers 14, Astros 6

Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29, 2016. The Tigers won 14-6.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29, 2016. The Tigers won 14-6.
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Astros' Jose Altuve hits a two-run home in the first inning.
Astros' Jose Altuve hits a two-run home in the first inning.
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Astros' Jose Altuve hits a two-run home in the first inning.
Astros' Jose Altuve hits a two-run home in the first inning.
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Astros' Jose Altuve is splashed with water after he hits a two-run home run in the first inning.
Astros' Jose Altuve is splashed with water after he hits a two-run home run in the first inning.
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Astros' Marwin Gonzalez rounds the bases on Jose Altuve's two-run home run while Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd, left, walks back to the mound in the first inning.
Astros' Marwin Gonzalez rounds the bases on Jose Altuve's two-run home run while Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd, left, walks back to the mound in the first inning.
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Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the first inning. Boyd pitched five innings allowing four hits with three earned runs, one walk and six strikeouts.
Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the first inning. Boyd pitched five innings allowing four hits with three earned runs, one walk and six strikeouts.
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Astros pitcher Collin McHugh works in the first inning. McHugh pitched one and 2/3 innings allowing ten hits with eight earned runs and one strikeout.
Astros pitcher Collin McHugh works in the first inning. McHugh pitched one and 2/3 innings allowing ten hits with eight earned runs and one strikeout.
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Tigers' Cameron Maybin singles in the first inning. Maybin went 3-for-5.
Tigers' Cameron Maybin singles in the first inning. Maybin went 3-for-5.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets the Tigers on the board with a sacrifice fly that scores Ian Kinsler in the first inning. Cabrera went 1-for-3.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera gets the Tigers on the board with a sacrifice fly that scores Ian Kinsler in the first inning. Cabrera went 1-for-3.
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Tigers' Victor Martinez singles in the first inning. Martinez went 2-for-4.
Tigers' Victor Martinez singles in the first inning. Martinez went 2-for-4.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos singles to score Cameron Maybin in the first inning to tie the game at 2. Castellanos went 2-for-4.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos singles to score Cameron Maybin in the first inning to tie the game at 2. Castellanos went 2-for-4.
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Tigers' Cameron Maybin scores on a single by Nick Castellanos to tie the score at 2 in the first inning.
Tigers' Cameron Maybin scores on a single by Nick Castellanos to tie the score at 2 in the first inning.
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Tigers' Jose Iglesias, right, followed by Ian Kinsler, score on a double by Cameron Maybin in the second inning to make it 4-2 Tigers.
Tigers' Jose Iglesias, right, followed by Ian Kinsler, score on a double by Cameron Maybin in the second inning to make it 4-2 Tigers.
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Tigers' Jose Iglesias, right, is congratulated by Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, and manager Brad Ausmus after he scores in the second inning. Iglesias went 1-for-4.
Tigers' Jose Iglesias, right, is congratulated by Jarrod Saltalamacchia, left, and manager Brad Ausmus after he scores in the second inning. Iglesias went 1-for-4.
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Tigers' Miguel Cabrera scores on a single by Nick Castellanos in the second inning to make it 6-2 Tigers.
Tigers' Miguel Cabrera scores on a single by Nick Castellanos in the second inning to make it 6-2 Tigers.
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Tigers' Cameron Maybin rounds third and heads home to score on a single by Miguel Cabrera in the second inning.
Tigers' Cameron Maybin rounds third and heads home to score on a single by Miguel Cabrera in the second inning.
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Tigers' Tyler Collins zones in on this pitch and takes it to the right field seats for a three-run home run in the second inning to make it 9-2 Tigers.
Tigers' Tyler Collins zones in on this pitch and takes it to the right field seats for a three-run home run in the second inning to make it 9-2 Tigers.
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Tigers' Jarrod Saltalamacchia, from right, Nick Castellanos and Justin Upton congratulate Tyler Collins celebrate  after Collins' three-run home run in the second inning.
Tigers' Jarrod Saltalamacchia, from right, Nick Castellanos and Justin Upton congratulate Tyler Collins celebrate after Collins' three-run home run in the second inning.
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Tigers' Ian Kinsler, left, and Nick Castellanos converse after the Tigers take a 9-2 lead in the second inning.
Tigers' Ian Kinsler, left, and Nick Castellanos converse after the Tigers take a 9-2 lead in the second inning.
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Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the third inning.
Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the third inning.
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Astros' Mike Marisnick heads for home on a solo home run in the third inning to make it 9-3 Tigers.
Astros' Mike Marisnick heads for home on a solo home run in the third inning to make it 9-3 Tigers.
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Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin catches a fly ball off the bat of Astros' Carlos Correa to end the top of the third inning.
Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin catches a fly ball off the bat of Astros' Carlos Correa to end the top of the third inning.
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Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera catches a pop out in foul territory off the bat of Astros' Alex Bregman in the fourth inning.
Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera catches a pop out in foul territory off the bat of Astros' Alex Bregman in the fourth inning.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez singles in the fourth inning.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez singles in the fourth inning.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos speaks with home plate umpire Dan Bellino after he is called out on an attempted checked swing in the fourth inning.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos speaks with home plate umpire Dan Bellino after he is called out on an attempted checked swing in the fourth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the fifth inning. Boyd threw 100 pitches, 63 for strikes.
Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the fifth inning. Boyd threw 100 pitches, 63 for strikes.
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Tigers' Tyler Collins hustles to second and ends up on third base on his triple in the fifth inning.
Tigers' Tyler Collins hustles to second and ends up on third base on his triple in the fifth inning.
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Tigers' Tyler Collins slides into third on his triple in the fifth inning.
Tigers' Tyler Collins slides into third on his triple in the fifth inning.
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Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick catches a long fly out off the bat of Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the sixth inning.
Astros center fielder Jake Marisnick catches a long fly out off the bat of Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the sixth inning.
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Tigers' Cameron Maybin, right congratulates Justin Upton on Upton's three-run home run in the sixth inning.
Tigers' Cameron Maybin, right congratulates Justin Upton on Upton's three-run home run in the sixth inning.
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Tigers' Nick Castellanos, right congratulates Justin Upton on Upton's three-run home run in the sixth inning.
Tigers' Nick Castellanos, right congratulates Justin Upton on Upton's three-run home run in the sixth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the fifth inning.
Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd works in the fifth inning.
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Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson comes out of the game during a pitching change made by manager Brad Ausmus, in navy, in the seventh inning.
Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson comes out of the game during a pitching change made by manager Brad Ausmus, in navy, in the seventh inning.
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Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the seventh inning. Lowe pitched one and 1/3 inning with one walk.
Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe works in the seventh inning. Lowe pitched one and 1/3 inning with one walk.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, in navy, talks with pitcher Mark Lowe before making a pitching change in the eighth inning.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, in navy, talks with pitcher Mark Lowe before making a pitching change in the eighth inning.
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Tigers' James McCann, right, is congratulated by his teammates after his solo home run in the eighth inning to make it 14-6 Tigers. Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29, 2016. Tigers win, 14-6.
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Tigers' James McCann, right, is congratulated by his teammates after his solo home run in the eighth inning to make it 14-6 Tigers. Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29, 2016. Tigers win, 14-6. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
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Tigers' James McCann, right, is congratulated by Cameron Maybin and other teammates after his solo home run in the eighth inning to make it 14-6 Tigers. Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29, 2016. Tigers win, 14-6.
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Tigers' James McCann, right, is congratulated by Cameron Maybin and other teammates after his solo home run in the eighth inning to make it 14-6 Tigers. Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 29, 2016. Tigers win, 14-6. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
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Tigers pitcher Dusin Molleken works in the ninth inning. Molleken pitched one and 1/3 inning allowing three hits with one earned run, one walk and one strikeout.
Tigers pitcher Dusin Molleken works in the ninth inning. Molleken pitched one and 1/3 inning allowing three hits with one earned run, one walk and one strikeout.
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Happy Tigers fans in the ninth inning.
Happy Tigers fans in the ninth inning.
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