Top 5th: Tigers 3, Astros 2
Jordan Zimmermann got just what he needed in the fifth: a quick 1-2-3 inning.
Norichika Aoki lined out to a waiting Miguel Cabrera, Derek Fisher struck out swinging on three pitches and Jose Altuve lined out to center field to end the fifth quickly.
Bottom 4th: Tigers 3, Astros 2
Brad Peacock entered the game for Dallas Keuchel to start the fourth as he was likely on a pitch restriction.
Ian Kinsler grounded out to short, Nick Castellanos flew out to left and Justin Upton struck out on a foul tip.