On a hot and humid afternoon in the Lone Star state, the Detroit Tigers took on the Houston Astros. Jack Flaherty got the call for the Tigers, while expected starter and legendary ex-Tiger Justin Verlander was scratched with neck discomfort a few hours before the game.
His replacement was Spencer Arrighetti, a 24-year-old rookie right-hander and the next man up in Houston’s rotation. Arrighetti struggled to start the season but has been on a roll lately and has recorded a 1.23 ERA and 3.63 FIP in his last three games, giving up nine hits (one home run) and nine walks while striking out 18 stretching over 14 2⁄3 innings.