The Houston Astros won their first series of 2016 against the Detroit Tigers who came into town sporting the AL’s best team batting average. After taking two games out of three behind the solid pitching of Dallas Keuchel and the bullpen, and George Springer and Jose Altuve delivering at the plate, the Astros make the short trip north to Arlington to challenge the rival Texas Rangers.
The Astros received a Cy Young Award-caliber performance from Keuchel, who pitched eight scoreless innings and only allowed five hits in game one. Luke Gregerson converted both save opportunities of the series in three up-three down fashion.