SPORTS

Astros 3, Tigers 0

Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum, left, tags out Houston Astros' Tony Kemp during a steal attempt during the fourth inning of a baseball game. The Astros defeated the Tigers 3-0, handing Detroit its fifth straight loss.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum, left, tags out Houston Astros' Tony Kemp during a steal attempt during the fourth inning of a baseball game. The Astros defeated the Tigers 3-0, handing Detroit its fifth straight loss.
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JaCoby Jones (21) of the Detroit Tigers attempts to lay down a bunt in the third inning.
JaCoby Jones (21) of the Detroit Tigers attempts to lay down a bunt in the third inning.
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Justin Verlander (35) of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout as the Houston Astros play the Detroit Tigers Friday.
Justin Verlander (35) of the Houston Astros looks on from the dugout as the Houston Astros play the Detroit Tigers Friday.
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Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, right, shakes hands with Josh Reddick after scoring a run on Yuli Gurriel's RBI-single during the third inning.
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman, right, shakes hands with Josh Reddick after scoring a run on Yuli Gurriel's RBI-single during the third inning.
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Niko Goodrum (28) of the Detroit Tigers strikes out in the first inning as he cannot hold his swing.
Niko Goodrum (28) of the Detroit Tigers strikes out in the first inning as he cannot hold his swing.
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Alex Bregman (2) of the Houston Astros receives a hug from Tony Kemp (18) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning.
Alex Bregman (2) of the Houston Astros receives a hug from Tony Kemp (18) after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning.
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Alex Bregman (2) of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run in the first inning.
Alex Bregman (2) of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run in the first inning.
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George Springer (4) of the Houston Astros celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after Bregman hit a home run in the first inning.
George Springer (4) of the Houston Astros celebrates with Alex Bregman (2) after Bregman hit a home run in the first inning.
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Houston Astros' Tony Kemp hits a single during the second inning.
Houston Astros' Tony Kemp hits a single during the second inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers delivers during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers delivers during the first inning.
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Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) hits a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers during the first inning.
Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) hits a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers during the first inning.
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers during the first inning.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel delivers during the first inning.
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Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros forces out James McCann of the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning.
Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros forces out James McCann of the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning.
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Hector Rondon of the Houston Astros shakes hands with catcher Max Stassi after the final out against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park on July 13, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Tigers 3-0.
Hector Rondon of the Houston Astros shakes hands with catcher Max Stassi after the final out against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park on July 13, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Tigers 3-0.
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