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Tigers 6, Astros 3: Justin Verlander faces Detroit for first time

Justin 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.
Justin 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.
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Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning.
Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers' John Hicks hits a two-run home run during the second inning.
Detroit Tigers' John Hicks hits a two-run home run during the second inning.
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The Detroit Tigers' John Hicks is congratulated by Jim Adduci (37) after they scored on Hicks' home run.
The Detroit Tigers' John Hicks is congratulated by Jim Adduci (37) after they scored on Hicks' home run.
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Houston 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.
Houston 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.
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Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers.
Justin Verlander of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers.
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The Houston Astros' Jose Altuve tosses his bat after striking out to end the first inning.
The Houston Astros' Jose Altuve tosses his bat after striking out to end the first inning.
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
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Francisco Liriano of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros.
Francisco Liriano of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros.
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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
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The Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez is tagged out by Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias while trying to steal second base during the fourth inning.
The Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez is tagged out by Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias while trying to steal second base during the fourth inning.
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Detroit 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.
Detroit 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.
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The Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario runs the bases after hitting a home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander.
The Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario runs the bases after hitting a home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander.
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Josh 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.
Josh 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.
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Niko Goodrum of the Detroit Tigers hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros.
Niko Goodrum of the Detroit Tigers hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros.
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The 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.
The 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.
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Victor Reyes of the Detroit Tigers makes a running catch on a line drive by Tony Kemp of the Houston Astros in the eighth inning.
Victor Reyes of the Detroit Tigers makes a running catch on a line drive by Tony Kemp of the Houston Astros in the eighth inning.
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Josh Reddick of the Houston Astros makes a diving catch on a line drive by JaCoby Jones of the Detroit Tigers in the third inning.
Josh Reddick of the Houston Astros makes a diving catch on a line drive by JaCoby Jones of the Detroit Tigers in the third inning.
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The Detroit Tigers' Jim Adduci and Jeimer Candelario celebrate after the win.
The Detroit Tigers' Jim Adduci and Jeimer Candelario celebrate after the win.
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The Tigers' Jeimer Candelario (46) and JaCoby Jones celebrate after the win over the Astros.
The Tigers' Jeimer Candelario (46) and JaCoby Jones celebrate after the win over the Astros.
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The Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones (21), Victor Reyes (22) and Niko Goodrum celebrate after the win.
The Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones (21), Victor Reyes (22) and Niko Goodrum celebrate after the win.
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