By Dave Hart
LocalSportsJournal.com
Astros 3, Tigers 2 – The Houston Astros snapped the Tigers’ three game winning streak on Saturday afternoon.
The Astros killed a Tiger rally with a triple play in the fifth inning.
Detroit’s Anthony Gose hit a double deep to centerfield and had two RBIs.
Kyle Lobstein took the loss on the mound, pitching five and two thirds innings, giving up three runs on seven hits.
Detroit will look to take three out of four in the series finale against the Astros on Sunday.
Record: 26-18
2nd Place in AL Central (3 games behind Kansas City)
3 games ahead of LA Angels for last playoff spot
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight AL Central Division title: 123
Magic # to clinch their 5th straight playoff berth: 117
Next Game: 05/24/2015 vs Houston Astros 1:08 p.m. @ Comerica Park
Hitting Stats: Anthony Gose 2B (9) 2 RBI (10), James McCann 2B (5).
Pitching Stats: Kyle Lobstein L (3-5) 5.2 IP 7 H 3 R 3 ER 3 BB 1 K