The Astros took a loss to the Tigers in the opener of this series, despite scoring six runs. That should not happen tonight with southpaw Framber Valdez on the mound. The Tigers are batting only .130 against left-handers and Valdez had a record of 1-0 with an ERA of 1.20 and 15 strikeouts over 15 innings in two starts versus the Tigers in 2022. Detroit hands the ball to Matt Manning who was 2-3 with a 3.43 ERA in 13 starts last year, but he had a 4.94 ERA and a .293 OBA in five road starts.

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