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Astros homer to beat Tigers 6-3
By: Mike Stiles - Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Victor Reyes cross home plate after hitting a leadoff homer against Houston (photo courtesy of Erik Williams/USA Today Sports)

(HOUSTON) - Houston's win over Detroit on was tempered by news that shortstop Carlos Correa and starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez are both heading to the injured list. George Springer, Jose Altuve and Martin Maldonado homered to lead the Astros to a 6-3 victory Tuesday night before manager A.J. Hinch announced the impending moves. Their early offensive surge against Spencer Turnbull (3-12) came on a night Sanchez didn't get out of the third inning. He allowed four hits and three runs with two walks in a season-low 2 1/3 innings in his fourth start since a trade from Toronto. Hinch said afterward that Sanchez had been dealing with a sore pectoral muscle for some time and that he would be placed on the injured list Wednesday. Brad Peacock (7-6) took over for Sanchez and struck out three in 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Roberto Osuna collected his 29th save in 34 opportunities with a perfect ninth. Turnbull allowed six hits and five runs in three innings, losing his eighth straight decision. Victor Reyes hit his first career leadoff homer for the Tigers. ...... {LISTEN}. Miguel Cabrera drew a bases-loaded walk in the third against Sanchez, who was lifted one batter later. Peacock allowed Dawel Lugo's RBI fielder's choice to make it 5-3, but the Tigers couldn't draw closer. It was the second straight night the Tigers lost despite finishing with more hits than Houston. Detroit had 10 hits, but was 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position and left nine batters stranded as the team dropped its fourth straight.

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