Astros Win Series in Detroit, Tucker Leads MLB In HRs, Verlander Rebounds

Chris Gordy of Next Up recaps the Houston Astros winning the weekend series 2-1 against the Detroit Tigers. Justin Verlander started on the mound Sunday in a 9-3 win and pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up two hits and two walks while striking-out out eight. Verlander bounced back after allowing seven runs over five innings against the New York Yankees.

Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to lead MLB with 13 home runs this season. The Astros are now 6.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners for the division lead and continue to get stronger as starting pitchers return from injury. However, Cristian Javier took the loss during his return to the mound on Saturday, and Jose Urquidy struck out three but allowed three runs on three hits and one walk over two innings in his first rehab start in Sugar Land. Spencer Arrighetti will start Monday as the Astros return to Minute Maid Park to host the Oakland A's.

Chris also talks about the Rockets getting the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, reviews Texans rookie minicamp, comments on the NFL season opener and more.