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Drew Smyly

Detroit Tigers (17-11) at Houston Astros (8-22), 7:10 p.m. (ET)

Picking up the win for the Tigers was Drew Smyly, while the save went to Jose Valverde.

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Smyly replaced Fister on the hill and avoided further damage by retiring the next three batters in order.

Avila's 2-run HR in 9th lifts Tigers past Astros

Tigers left-hander Drew Smyly (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win, and Jose Valverde finished the ninth against his former team for his third save in three chances.

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After the game, Hunter and Smyly talked about the power they have seen their team unleash in the past five games.

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He spent some time before the game commiserating with Hunter and Smyly, who are both from Arkansas.

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Smyly then got the first two outs of the ninth before giving the ball to Joaquin Benoit, who induced a groundout by Trevor Plouffe to pick up his second save of the season.

Fielder's homer lifts Tigers over Twins 4-3

Drew Smyly finished the eighth and got the first two outs of the ninth, and Joaquin Benoit finished for his second save.

Jhonny Peralta helps Tigers beat Blue Jays

Porcello, competing with Drew Smyly for the final spot in the Tigers' rotation, struck out four.

Tigers rough up Halladay, beat Phillies

Detroit starter Drew Smyly allowed three runs - two earned - and five hits in 3 1-3 innings, and Brayan Pena also went deep.

Porcello throws 5 shutout innings, Tigers top Nats

Porcello is competing with Drew Smyly for the final opening in the Tigers' rotation.

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