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Jack Flaherty and Spencer Arrighetti are set to start in a series between division-leading teams competing for playoff positioning, with the Astros holding a 69-55 record, the Associated Press reported.
- The Detroit Tigers opened a three-game series against the Houston Astros on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
- The series follows the Tigers' recent skid and an Astros team seeking to maintain their American League West lead amidst a playoff race.
- Detroit starts Jack Flaherty , facing Houston's Spencer Arrighetti , with both teams managing injuries and lineup changes.
- The Tigers hold a 73-53 record with an 8.5-game AL Central lead, while the Astros stand 69-55 overall with a 31-28 away record and a 22-12 mark in one-run games.
- This series carries playoff seeding implications, as a Tigers sweep could flip the tiebreaker, and both teams aim to build momentum before the postseason.
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Tigers start 3-game series against the Astros
The Detroit Tigers host the Houston Astros to begin a three-game series.
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