WATCH: Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series between the Tigers and Astros on Channel 9

HOUSTON, Tx — The Detroit Tigers take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston for game 2 of the AL Wild Card series on Channel 9.

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The Tigers won the opening game of the best-of-three series 3-1, their first postseason game since 2014.

Tigers ace and AL Triple Crown winner Tarik Skubal pitched a gem, going six innings while giving up only four hits and striking out six batters.

The Astros nearly amounted to a comeback, scoring one in the ninth. They had the bases loaded but could not bring the tying or game-winning runs home.

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Astros look to avoid the sweep, while the Tigers look to advance to the AL Divisional series for the first time in ten years.

Catch the action on Channel 9 at 2:30.

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