The Astros did it again. Luis García had a memorable night on the mound and certainly one of the best starts of his career, this time to beat the Tigers with a 3-2 score. With seven strong innings, the 25-year-old García carried the Astros to their fifth consecutive victory, their longest streak of the season.
García tied his longest start and his career-high in strikeouts with nine. He surrendered two hits, two runs (one earned), and gave up two walks. The right-hander finished his night retiring the last 15 hitters he faced.
García used his cutter as his major weapon against the Tigers on Friday night.