Detroit surged to a 10-0 rout of Houston in Comerica Park, turning the series opener into a showcase for Tigers offense and bullpen efficiency. Colt Keith anchored the barrage with multi-hit production while Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson joined the power parade, and Riley Greene added run-scoring menace. Detroit’s barrage came early and often, blowing open a lopsided contest that put the Astros on the back foot from the first inning and kept them quiet at the plate most of the night.

Houston’s misfiring offense struggled to solve Detroit starter Jack Flaherty, who worked seven innings on 90 pitches and limited the Astros to three hits with minimal traffic in scoring position. Jeremy Peña, Jose Altuve, and Chas McCormick provided moments but could not sustain momentum. Chas McCormick even logged an inning on the mound, a telling sign of Houston’s bullpen workload. Fantasy managers watching these clubs should note Detroit’s up-and-coming talent and Houston’s ongoing offensive drought, especially when the Tigers face volatile Houston relievers in upcoming outings.

For fantasy bets, Detroit’s depth and early production from Keith, Torres, Torkelson, and Greene offer upside in favorable matchups. Houston remains a thorny hold with lineup inconsistency but has stars who can heat up quickly; keep Peña and Altuve on the radar for bounce-back purchases, particularly in daily formats that reward pace and lineup flexibility. This game underscored Detroit’s offensive upside and Houston’s red-flag risk in slumping spells.