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Live blog: Hardy cleans up Verlander's mess in 6th

Bottom 6th: Astros 6, Tigers 4

Norichika Aoki singled back through the middle of the infield with two outs, giving way to the speedy Jake Marisnick, who was able to swipe second base off of Justin Verlander and Alex Avila.

Verlander followed by issuing a walk to George Springer, which was enough for Brad Ausmus to take his starter out of the game after 104 pitches.

Blaine Hardy entered the game and got Josh Reddick to fly out to center field to end the inning.

Alex Bregman and Juan Centeno each struck out swinging to start the frame.