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The Houston Astros edged the Detroit Tigers 2–1 on June 25 at Comerica Park in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the 8.5 Vegas total. Both offenses struggled, with Detroit managing just 5 hits and a .704 OPS while striking out 13 times, and Houston matching that hit total but posting a marginally better .726 OPS. The Astros' pitching proved decisive: their starter fanned 13 Tigers batters while allowing just 1 earned run over what appears to be a quality start, whereas Detroit's pitcher surrendered 2 earned runs on 5 hits despite recording 7 strikeouts. Houston's lone home run and 2 RBIs provided the margin of victory in a game where neither team generated much offensive momentum. With the Astros' ERA sitting at 4.72 and the Tigers' at 3.80, Houston's pitching dominance in this particular contest—not their season profile—proved the deciding factor in a slugfest that never materialized. The Astros' ability to win low-scoring games will be crucial as they navigate a rotation that has underperformed relative to league average.