The Detroit Tigers emerged triumphant over the Houston Astros in the AL Wild Card Game 1 at Minute Maid Park, clinching a 3-1 victory. The pivotal second inning saw the Tigers explode for three runs, with Jake Rogers and Trey Sweeney delivering key RBI singles that set the tone. Tarik Skubal was stellar on the mound, tossing six shutout innings and striking out six, while Beau Brieske secured the save for the Tigers. Despite a late push from the Astros with Yainer Diaz knocking in a run in the ninth, their offense was stifled by Detroit's pitching staff, which held them to just seven hits. Jake Rogers led Detroit's offense, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, while Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez both had two hits for Houston. This win gives the Tigers a crucial 1-0 lead in the series as they look to advance further in the postseason.

Detroit Tigers Records

Detroit Tigers Overall 86-76

Detroit Tigers Home 43-38

Detroit Tigers Away 43-38

AL Wild Card Standings:

Baltimore Orioles 88-71

Kansas City Royals 86-76

Detroit Tigers 86-76

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Minnesota Twins 81-76

Seattle Mariners 82-77

AL Cent Standings

Cleveland Guardians 92-67

Detroit Tigers 86-74

Kansas City Royals 85-74

Minnesota Twins 82-77

Chicago White Sox 39-120

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Detroit Tigers News: https://www.mlb.com/tigers

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Detroit Tigers Coaching Staff:

Manager: AJ Hinch

Bench Coach: George Lombard

Hitting Coach: Keith Beauregard

Hitting Coach: Michael Brdar

Pitching Coach: Chris Fetter