SPORTSTigers 6, Astros 3: Justin Verlander faces Detroit for first timeJustin Verlander of the Houston Astros catches the ball after giving up a home run to Jim Adduci of the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park on July 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. The Tigers won, 6-3.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesJustin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesDetroit Tigers' John Hicks hits a two-run home run during the second inning.David J. Phillip, APThe Detroit Tigers' John Hicks is congratulated by Jim Adduci (37) after they scored on Hicks' home run.David J. Phillip, APHouston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander tosses a new baseball after giving up a two-run home run to Detroit Tigers' John Hicks during the second inning.David J. Phillip, APJustin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesThe Houston Astros' Jose Altuve tosses his bat after striking out to end the first inning.David J. Phillip, APHouston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.David J. Phillip, APFrancisco Liriano of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesHouston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.David J. Phillip, APThe Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez is tagged out by Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias while trying to steal second base during the fourth inning.David J. Phillip, APDetroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias throws to first for an out after fielding a ground ball by the Houston Astros' George Springer during the eighth inning.David J. Phillip, APThe Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario runs the bases after hitting a home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander.David J. Phillip, APJosh Reddick of the Houston Astros scales the right-field wall but unable to make a play on a home run by Jeimer Candelario of the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesNiko Goodrum of the Detroit Tigers hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesThe Detroit Tigers' Jim Adduci is congratulated by third base coach Dave Clark after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning.David J. Phillip, APVictor Reyes of the Detroit Tigers makes a running catch on a line drive by Tony Kemp of the Houston Astros in the eighth inning.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesJosh Reddick of the Houston Astros makes a diving catch on a line drive by JaCoby Jones of the Detroit Tigers in the third inning.Bob Levey, Getty ImagesThe Detroit Tigers' Jim Adduci and Jeimer Candelario celebrate after the win.David J. Phillip, APThe Tigers' Jeimer Candelario (46) and JaCoby Jones celebrate after the win over the Astros.David J. Phillip, APThe Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones (21), Victor Reyes (22) and Niko Goodrum celebrate after the win.David J. Phillip, AP