For many reasons, October 1st, 2024, could be a massive day in history. Most consequently, the Astros lost their first postseason opener since 2001 (Sarcasm).
This was a frustrating game for many reasons, and I will try to spare you all the blow by blow but needless to say, the Astros did not put any real pressure on the Tigers until the 9th inning.
Framber Valdez pitched ok, but Skubal pitched like the best pitcher in baseball. From the first inning to the sixth inning, Skubal was in control and kept the Astros off-balance. The only halfway decent scoring threat the Astros put on him was in the bottom of the fourth when the Astros had runners on first and second and one out.