Tigers whip Astros behind Andy Dirks' grand slam
Andy Dirks hit his first career grand slam, part of a six-run fourth inning for the Detroit Tigers in their 7-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
2
Detroit Tigers
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Comerica Park · 31,161 att.
Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
A Dirks homered to right (406 feet), J Peralta, D Kelly and O Infante scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
V Martinez homered to right (376 feet), P Fielder scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-3
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
R Cedeno grounded out to shortstop, R Grossman scored, J Paredes to third.
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Advancing On Play 2-1
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
R Grossman singled to right, M Gonzalez scored, R Grossman to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 1-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
T Hunter doubled to deep center, A Dirks scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
M Dominguez grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
M Dominguez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
J Martinez flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-7
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 2-7
C Pena to second on fielder's indifference.
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Fielders Indifference 2-7
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
J Martinez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
C Pena singled to right.
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Single 2-7
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
C Pena batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
C Carter flied out to center.
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Fly Out 2-7
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
C Carter batting
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Start Inning 2-7
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 2-7
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
A Avila grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
A Avila batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
V Martinez grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 2-7
Pitch 10: in play
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 7: foul
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Head to Head
DET wins series 2-1
Injuries
Detroit Tigers
- Jake Miller Out
- Will Vest Out
- Trey Sweeney Out
- Wenceel Perez Out
- Reese Olson Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedDET
Andy DirksLF
Torii HunterRF48
Miguel Cabrera3B24
Prince Fielder1B84
Victor MartinezDH41
Alex AvilaC6
Jhonny PeraltaSS27
Don T KellyCF31
Omar Rafael Infante2B14
HOU
Robbie GrossmanCF8
Jimmy Santiago ParedesRF41
Jose Altuve2B27
Jason CastroC18
Chris Carter1B48
Carlos PenaDH21
J.D. MartinezLF28
Matt Scott Dominguez3B28
Marwin Gonzalez2B14
Substitutes
Ronny CedenoSS7
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