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The Houston Astros defeated the Detroit Tigers 7–5 on June 28 at Comerica Park, with the visitors' power advantage proving decisive in a matchup that stayed under the 8.5-run Vegas total. Houston's three home runs and seven RBIs powered the offense despite recording just seven hits and striking out 13 times, while Detroit managed nine hits but could only muster two homers and four RBIs with a .710 OPS. The Astros' pitching staff was more effective in limiting damage, allowing just seven hits and three earned runs with a 4.74 ERA, compared to Detroit's 4.74 mark and 13 strikeouts on the mound. A defensive error by the Tigers contributed to Houston's ability to manufacture runs in a low-hit affair where both teams struggled at the plate—each team drew seven walks—but the Astros' ability to hit for power in clutch situations made the difference. The result underscores Houston's reliance on the long ball in a season where run production remains inconsistent across both lineups.