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Match Preview: Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 03: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 03, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers will face the Houston Astros on 7th May 2022, in what will be the fourth and final game of their ongoing series.

The Astros were able to win the first third games of the series quite comprehensively, and now the focus shifts onto the 3rd game, where their opposition would love to bounce back and avoid getting swept.

  • Tigers currently have a record of 8-18.
  • Astros currently have a record of 17-11.

Injury Report:

Tigers:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Austin MeadowsLFFri, May 6IllnessProbable for May 7
Matt ManningSPWed, May 4ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 18
Victor ReyesRFTue, May 3QuadricepsExpected to be out until at least May 11
Tyler AlexanderSPMon, May 2ElbowExpected to be out until at least May 14
Casey MizeSPTue, Apr 26ElbowExpected to be out until at least May 16
Kyle FunkhouserRPSat, Apr 23ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Jake RogersCWed, Apr 6ForearmExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Spencer TurnbullSPWed, Apr 6ElbowExpected to be out until at least Sep 1
Jose CisneroRPWed, Apr 6ShoulderExpected to be out until at least Jun 6

Astros:

PLAYERPOSITIONUPDATEDINJURYINJURY STATUS
Jake MeyersCFSun, May 1ShoulderExpected to be out until at least May 25
Taylor Jones1BWed, Apr 20BackExpected to be out until at least Jun 10
Lance McCullersSPMon, Apr 18ForearmExpected to be out until at least Jun 6

Player to watch out for in Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 01: Javier Baez #23 of the New York Mets at Truist Park on October 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Adam Hagy/Getty Images)
  • Javier Baez – Tigers

Javier has performed really well since his arrival in Detroit, and he would look to continue his form in this game to avoid getting swept.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

The Astros are certainly the favorites to win this game and complete the series sweep against the Tigers, as they are slowly getting their groove back.

  • Match Prediction: Houston Astros to win the game.

You can watch the game on MLB TV.

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