Montero, De Jesus combine for five-hitter as Tigers blank Astros 8-0
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus teamed up for a dominant five‑inning performance that shut out the Houston Astros. Their combined effort yielded three clean innings from Montero and two from De Jesus, allowing Detroit to build an unassailable 8‑0 lead.
Montero recorded six strikeouts while De Jesus added five, demonstrating the depth of Venezuela's pitching talent. The Tigers' bullpen held firm, preserving the shutout and giving Detroit a decisive win.
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