Live-Blogging: Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros 08/19/2019

MLB: Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros

Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight it is Detroit Tigers taking on Houston Astros. The Tigers own the worst record in the Majors. They are looking to rebuild and the question is going about the future of Miguel Cabrera. As for the Astros, they have a commanding lead on the A.L. West and is in a fight with the Yankees and Twins for Postseason positioning.

Tonight's Starting Pitchers are right-hander Edwin Jackson for the Tigers and left-hander Wade Miley for the Astros. Jackson comes in with a K/BB ratio of 1.69, while averaging 3.95 P/PA. Meanwhile Miley comes in with a K/BB ratio of 2.44, while averaging 4.08 P/PA.

It is Detroit Tigers taking on Houston Astros, coming up shortly.

Starting Lineups:
Detroit Tigers:
​1. Victor Reyes, CF
2. Travis Demeritte, RF
3. Miguel Cabrera, DH
4. Brandon Dixon, LF
5. Dawel Lugo, 3B
6. John Hicks, 1B
7. Ronny Rodriguez, 2B
8. Jake Rogers, C
9. Jordy Mercer, SS
SP: Edwin Jackson

Houston Astros:
1. George Springer, CF
2. Michael Brantley, LF
3. Alex Bregman, 3B
4. Yordan Alvarez, DH
5. Carlos Correa, SS
6. Yuli Gurriel, 1B
7. Robinson Chirinos, C
8. Jack Mayfield, 2B
9. Josh Reddick, RF
SP: Wade Miley
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Kevin Eschenfelder replaces Todd Kalas for play-by-play of tonight's game.

Top of 1st Inning:
1. Reyes
2. Demeritte
3. Cabrera
Wade Miley now starting as Astros Pitcher.
​MLB Scores:
First Pitch around 7:10 p.m. CDT.
Reyes bunt singles to third base. Runner on 1st.
Demeritte singles to right center field. Reyes advances to 3rd. Demeritte is out at 2nd. Springer to Mayfield. 1 out. Runner on 3rd.
RBI-SINGLE: Cabrera hits an RBI-Single to left field. Reyes scores. Runner on 1st. DET 1, HOU 0
Dixon singles to left field. Cabrera advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Lugo flies out to Reddick. 2 outs.
Hicks strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers get a run, but strand a couple of base runners.

Middle of 1st Inning:
DET 1, HOU 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer
2. Brantley
3. Bregman
Edwin Jackson now starting as Tigers Pitcher.
​Springer grounds out to Lugo. 1 out.
Brantley draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Bregman hits an infield single to third base. Brantley advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
RBI-DOUBLE: Alvarez hits an RBI-Double to left center field. Brantley scores. Bregman advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. DET 1, HOU 1
​Correa strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
RBI-DOUBLE: Gurriel hits an RBI-Double. Bregman and Alvarez score. DET 1, HOU 3
​Chirinos singles to left field. Gurriel scores on fielding error by Dixon. Chirinos advances to 2nd. DET 1, HOU 4
​TIGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: DET 4, HOU 5
With Mayfield at-bat, Chirinos advances to 3rd Base, on a passed ball by Rogers. Runner on 3rd.
Mayfield strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Astros get 4 runs, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
DET 1, HOU 4

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Rodriguez
8. Rogers 
9. Mercer
Miley currently at 28 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Jose Altuve replaces Carlos Correa, playing 2nd Base. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Jack Mayfield moves from 2nd Base to shortstop.
​Rodriguez flies out to Brantley. 1 out.
Rogers flies out to Reddick. 2 outs.
Mercer grounds out to Altuve. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
DET 1, HOU 4

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Reddick
1. Bregman, 0-1
2. Brantley, 0-0
Jackson currently at 34 pitches.
​Reddick grounds out to Rodriguez. 1 out.
Springer draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Broncos Leading 49ers 3-0; 1st Quarter 
Brantley flies out to Reyes. 2 outs.
With Bregman at-bat, Springer advances to 2nd on throwing error by Jackson. Runner on 2nd. 
Bregman strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Astros strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
DET 1, HOU 4

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Reyes, 1-1
2. Demeritte, 1-1
3. Cabrera, 1-1, RBI
Miley currently at 38 pitches.
​Reyes strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Demeritte singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Cabrera singles to left center field. Demeritte advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
RBI-SACRIFICE-FLY: Dixon hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Springer. Demeritte scores. DET 2, HOU 4
​Lugo grounds into an unassisted fielder's choice by Mayfield. 3 outs.
Tigers get a run, in their half of 3rd Inning. 

Middle of 3rd Inning:
DET 2, HOU 4

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Alvarez, 1-1, RBI
5. Altuve
6. Gurriel, 1-1, 2 RBI
Jackson currently at 49 pitches.
​Alvarez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Altuve bunt singles to pitcher's mound. Runner on 1st.
Gurriel strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Chirinos strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Astros strand a base runner.

End of 3rd Inning:
DET 2, HOU 4

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Hicks, 0-1
7. Rodriguez, 0-1
8. Rogers, 0-1
​Miley currently at 60 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Hicks strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Rodriguez hits an infield single to shortstop. Runner on 1st.
Rogers strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Mercer hits an infield single to shortstop. Rodriguez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Reyes strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 4th Inning:
DET 2, HOU 4

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Mayfield, 0-1
9. Reddick, 0-1
1. Springer, 0-1
Jackson currently at 64 pitches.
​Mayfield flies out to Reyes. 1 out.
Reddick draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Springer hits an infield single to shortstop. Reddick advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Brantley grounds out to Hicks, unassisted. 2 outs. Reddick and Springer advance 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. 
Bregman grounds out to Rodriguez. 3 outs.
Astros strand a pair of base runners.

End of 4th Inning:
DET 2, HOU 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Demeritte, 2-2
3. Cabrera, 2-2, RBI
4. Dixon, 1-1, RBI
Miley currently at 82 pitches.
​Demeritte strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Cabrera flies out to Reddick. 2 outs.
Dixon gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Tigers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
DET 2, HOU 4

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
​4. Alvarez, 1-2, RBI
5. Altuve, 1-1
6. Gurriel, 1-2, 2 RBI
Jackson currently at 83 pitches.
Miguel Cabrera gets ejected for arguing balls and strikes. 
​Ron Gardenhire gets ejected for arguing defending Miguel Cabrera. 
Alvarez grounds out to Rodriguez. 1 out.
Altuve draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Gurriel singles to center field. Altuve advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
RBI-SACRIFICE-FLY: Chirinos hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Reyes. Altuve scores. 2 outs. DET 2, HOU 5
Mayfield lines out to Demittre. 3 outs.
Astros get a run, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning:
DET 2, HOU 5

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Lugo, 0-2
6. Hicks, 0-2
7. Rodriguez, 1-2
​Miley currently at 99 pitches.
Lugo strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Hicks bunt grounds out to Miley. 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Rodriguez hits a solo home run. DET 3, HOU 5
​Rogers singles to short center field. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Hector Rondon (RHP) replaces Wade Miley, as Astros Pitcher.
Mercer reaches on fielding error by Altuve. Rogers advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Reyes flies out to Brantley. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 6th Inning:
DET 3, HOU 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Reddick, 0-1
1. Springer, 1-2
2. Brantley, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Nick Ramirez (LHP) replaces Edwin Jackson, as Tigers Pitcher.
Reddick fouls out to Lugo. 1 out.
Springer draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Brantley singles to left field. Springer advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Brad Peacock (RHP) warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Bregman strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Alvarez strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Astros strand a pair of base runners.

End of 6th Inning:
DET 3, HOU 5

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Demeritte, 2-3
3. Cabrera, 2-3, RBI
4. Dixon, 1-2, RBI
​Rondon currently at 7 pitches.
MLB Scores:
HOME RUN: Demeritte hits a solo home run to center field. DET 4, HOU 5
PINCH-HITTING: Harold Castro pinch-hitting for Miguel Cabrera.
Castro singles to left field. Runner on 1st. 
Dixon gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Lugo strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
ASTROS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: DET 4, HOU 4
Hicks grounds out to Alutve. 3 outs.
Tigers get a run, by a solo shot by Travis Demeritte. 

Middle of 7th Inning:
DET 4, HOU 5

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Altuve, 1-1
6. Gurriel, 2-3, 2 RBI
7. Chirinos 1-2, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: David McKay (RHP) replaces Nick Ramirez, as Astros Pitcher.
​Altuve gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Gurreil gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Chirinos strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning;
DET 4, HOU 5

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Rodriguez, 2-3, HR, RBI
8. Rogers, 1-3
9. Mercer, 1-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Will Harris (RHP) replaces Hector Rondon, as Astros Pitcher.
Rodriguez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Rogers grounds out to Harris. 2 outs.
Mercer draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Reyes singles to right field. Mercer advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
ASTROS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: DET 4, HOU 3
Brad Peacock (RHP) warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Demerrite strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 8th Inning:
DET 4, HOU 5

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Mayfield, 0-3
9. Reddick, 0-2
1. Springer,1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Gregory Soto (LHP) replaces David McKay, as Tigers Pitcher.
Niners Leading Broncos 24-15; 2:00 Left in Game
Mayfield strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Roberto Osuna (RHP) warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Reddick flies out to Demerrite. 2 outs.
Springer grounds out to Soto. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

End of 8th Inning:
DET 4, HOU 5

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Castro, 1-1
4. Dixon, 1-3, RBI
5. Lugo, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Roberto Osuna (RHP) replaces Will Harris, as Astros Pitcher.
​Castro strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Dixon doubles down right field line. Runner on 2nd.
ASTROS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: DET 4, HOU 2
Lugo grounds out to Mayfield. 2 outs.
Hicks strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Tigers strand the tying run 90 feet away, to end the game. 

Final:
DET 4, HOU 5
DET: (37-85)
HOU: (80-46)
W: Miley (12-4)
L: Jackson (3-6)
SV: Osuna (28)
PoG: Gurriel (HOU) 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI
ToG: 3:13

Final Thoughts:
It took a 4-run 1st Inning to be the difference in this first of 4 game-series. Astros had just enough hitting to win this game. While the Tigers they mounted a comeback, but they come up 90 feet short, in tonight's game. With the win, the Astros move 3 games behind the Yankees, for the best record of MLB. 

Tomorrow's Starting Pitchers are Spencer Turnbull for the Tigers and Aaron Sanchez for the Astros. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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