HOUSTON — The Detroit Tigers recorded leadoff hits in seven of nine innings but only had two runs to show for their efforts, squandering a brilliant start from left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez.
Two runs wasn't enough.
Right-handed reliever Michael Fulmer allowed two runs in the eighth inning alone, giving the Houston Astros three for the game. The Tigers lost, 3-2, Saturday in the third of four matchups at Minute Maid Park, for their 11th loss in 13 games.
Fulmer walked Kyle Tucker on five pitches with the bases loaded and two outs for the Astros' go-ahead run.