Detroit, MI. The Detroit Tigers sealed a resounding three-game sweep against the Houston Astros this Wednesday, after a 7-2 victory at Comerica Park. The key to the triumph lay in a solid performance by veteran pitcher Charlie Morton and an explosive offense from the first inning.
Morton Shines on the Mound
Charlie Morton, who recently arrived at the Tigers from the Orioles, proved his worth by pitching six quality innings, striking out eight. This outstanding performance secured his first victory against his former team since 2019. The right-hander now has a 2-2 record as a member of the Tigers, accumulating a total of 29 strikeouts in 22.1 innings.
Demolishing Offensive in the First Inning
Detroit’s offense wasted no time making its presence felt, punishing Dominican starter Framber Valdez with six runs in the first inning. The attack included a run-scoring double by Spencer Torkelson and a triple by Dillon Dingler, in addition to taking advantage of walks and wild pitches from the left-handed pitcher. This was the fifth time this season that the Tigers had their entire lineup bat in the first inning.
This performance contrasted with the previous day’s duel between Tarik Skubal and Hunter Brown, which was decided in extra innings. On this occasion, the bats responded from the start, providing Morton with the necessary advantage to dominate the game.
With this victory, the Tigers solidify their position as one of the most productive MLB teams in the early innings, ranking among the top ten in runs scored, average, and OPS in that part of the game.
The triumph boosts Detroit’s good performance in their fight for the postseason, in a season where both pitching and offense have demonstrated their ability in crucial moments.
