The Tigers split the series after taking the first two games and move back to third place in the division.

Thu 5/21: Tigers 6 – Astros 5

Up 2-0 in the 5th inning, the Tigers were in a great place to add more runs, loading the bases with no outs. Ian Kinsler and Miguel Cabrera both recorded RBIs, but instead of blowing the game open, the Tigers could only score two runs.

and both recorded RBIs, but instead of blowing the game open, the Tigers could only score two runs. Once down by five, the Astros got within one run in the top of the 8th inning. In the bottom half of the frame, Yoenis Cespedes was on third with nobody out thanks to a double and a wild pitch. Unfortunately, he was stranded there, and the Tigers missed a key opportunity for an insurance run.

was on third with nobody out thanks to a double and a wild pitch. Unfortunately, he was stranded there, and the Tigers missed a key opportunity for an insurance run. Still tied 5-5 in the bottom of the 11th inning, James McCann came to the plate to lead off for the Tigers. Down 0-2 in the count, he hit just his second career homer (and first to leave the yard) to give the Tigers a walkoff victory.

Fri 5/22: Tigers 6 – Astros 2

Ian Kinsler has been excellent defensively this season, but his 3rd inning error let the Astros score first. Instead of making the third out on a routine grounder, his bobble allowed a runner to score and extended the inning in which the Astros up went up 2-0.

has been excellent defensively this season, but his 3rd inning error let the Astros score first. Instead of making the third out on a routine grounder, his bobble allowed a runner to score and extended the inning in which the Astros up went up 2-0. The Tigers were able to strike back in the bottom of the 3rd, taking a 3-2 lead. Jose Iglesias and Anthony Gose singled to start the inning, and with two outs JD Martinez hit an opposite field laser over the fence.

and singled to start the inning, and with two outs hit an opposite field laser over the fence. In the 8th inning the Tigers had two on with two out, clinging to a one-run lead. Rajai Davis then hit an infield single to knock in one run and James McCann drove in two more, pushing the Tigers ahead 6-2.

Sat 5/23: Astros 3 – Tigers 2

The Tigers tied the game at 1-1 in the 3rd inning after a Jose Iglesias single and a deep Anthony Gose double. With Gose on third and two outs, the Astros chose to walk Miguel Cabrera , which worked in their favor as the Tigers did not score again in the inning.

single and a deep double. With Gose on third and two outs, the Astros chose to walk , which worked in their favor as the Tigers did not score again in the inning. With men on first and second and no outs in the 5th inning, Gose hit an RBI single to take the lead, but Iglesias came up hobbling on the play and only moved up to second on a wild throw. Ian Kinsler then hit into a 5-4-3 triple play, ending a great opportunity to add more runs.

hit an RBI single to take the lead, but came up hobbling on the play and only moved up to second on a wild throw. then hit into a 5-4-3 triple play, ending a great opportunity to add more runs. In the top of the 6th inning, the Astros were down 2-1 and had the bases empty with two outs. Kyle Lobstein gave up three consecutive singles to tie the game, and Al Alburquerque gave up the lead on the first batter he faced.

Sun 5/24: Astros 10 – Tigers 8

Already down 3-0 in the 1st inning, the Tigers responded in the big way. JD Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes each had an RBI, and Bryan Holaday hit a big two-out, three-run double to give the Tigers the 5-3 lead.

and each had an RBI, and hit a big two-out, three-run double to give the Tigers the 5-3 lead. The Tigers found themselves up 7-4 in the top of the 6th inning with two on and two out for the Astros. Anibal Sanchez then gave up a three-run homer to pinch hitter Preston Tucker which tied the game.

then gave up a three-run homer to pinch hitter Preston Tucker which tied the game. The next inning, Alex Wilson and Angel Nesbitt could not preserve the tie. The Astros loaded the bases with two outs, but again the Tigers could not finish the inning, this time giving up a bases loaded double which put the Astros up 9-7.

Anthony Gose has continued to be hot at the top of the Tigers lineup. He hit .500 during the series and knocked in three runs, and continues to show his speed on the bases and in the outfield.

has continued to be hot at the top of the Tigers lineup. He hit .500 during the series and knocked in three runs, and continues to show his speed on the bases and in the outfield. He has been very sharp this season, but Ian Kinsler did not have a great series against the Astros. Kinsler had just one hit compared to four strikeouts, and notably hit into a triple play on Saturday.

did not have a great series against the Astros. Kinsler had just one hit compared to four strikeouts, and notably hit into a triple play on Saturday. Miguel Cabrera keeps producing, going 7/16 with a homer. He sits at 187 wRC+ and 2.2 fWAR on the season and adds much needed firepower to the offense.

keeps producing, going 7/16 with a homer. He sits at 187 wRC+ and 2.2 fWAR on the season and adds much needed firepower to the offense. Behind Cabrera, JD Martinez and Yoenis Cespedes had quality series as well, going a combined 10/32 with six runs scored and five RBI. JD also added a homer on Friday for his ninth of the season.

and had quality series as well, going a combined 10/32 with six runs scored and five RBI. JD also added a homer on Friday for his ninth of the season. James McCann is proving he belong in the lineup, going 5/12 with 3 R and 3 RBI during the series. His walkoff homer powered the Tigers to victory in the opener.

is proving he belong in the lineup, going 5/12 with 3 R and 3 RBI during the series. His walkoff homer powered the Tigers to victory in the opener. After going 3/7 during the series, Jose Iglesias went down with an injury on Saturday. The Tigers hope that he will not be out for long, as the young shortstop has been stellar defensively and is hitting .33 so far.

David Price was absolutely dealing, yet ended with a strange stat line. He allowed 5 H, 1 BB, and 2 ER in 6-2/3 innings, but he struck out a very impressive 12 hitters. Were it not for a rough stretch in the 7th inning, his strikeout total surely would have been even higher.

was absolutely dealing, yet ended with a strange stat line. He allowed 5 H, 1 BB, and 2 ER in 6-2/3 innings, but he struck out a very impressive 12 hitters. Were it not for a rough stretch in the 7th inning, his strikeout total surely would have been even higher. It was bound to happen at some point, and on Thursday Joakim Soria blew his first save, giving up a solo homer in the 9th inning. He still has an excellent 1.42 ERA and 0.68 WHIP and has been the most solid piece in the Tigers pen.

blew his first save, giving up a solo homer in the 9th inning. He still has an excellent 1.42 ERA and 0.68 WHIP and has been the most solid piece in the Tigers pen. Alfredo Simon was very sharp, ending up with no earned runs in seven innings. He only allowed four hits while striking out five, and his season stats now sit at 91 FIP- and 1.0 fWAR.

was very sharp, ending up with no earned runs in seven innings. He only allowed four hits while striking out five, and his season stats now sit at 91 FIP- and 1.0 fWAR. So far, so good from Joba Chamberlain , as he pitched decently for the most part when called upon. He logged 1-2/3 innings in the series and gave up two hits, one walk, and no runs.

, as he pitched decently for the most part when called upon. He logged 1-2/3 innings in the series and gave up two hits, one walk, and no runs. Kyle Lobstein was hit around a bit, giving up 7 hits in 5-2/3 innings. He was doing fine until the 6th inning, when he could not close out the inning and eventually surrendered the tying run. He was also charged with the winning run, which Al Alburquerque could not strand.

was hit around a bit, giving up 7 hits in 5-2/3 innings. He was doing fine until the 6th inning, when he could not close out the inning and eventually surrendered the tying run. He was also charged with the winning run, which could not strand. Something is wrong with Anibal Sanchez. He struck out 11 in less than 6th innings, but gave up eight hits, seven runs, and a couple of home runs again. He is struggling mightily, which is challenging for a Tigers rotation with now two starters on the DL.

UP NEXT & EXPECTED STARTERS

The Tigers travel to the west coast for the week, starting with a series in Oakland.

Mon 5/25, 4:00 pm- Greene vs. Hahn

Tue 5/26, 10:05 pm- Price vs. Chavez

Wed 5/27, 3:35 pm- Simon vs. Kazmir