(HOUSTON) – Wilson Ramos hit two home runs, Renato Núñez and rookie Akil Baddoo each homered for the second straight game as the Detroit Tigers slugged their way to an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday night. ...... {LISTEN}. Ramos has stepped into the cleanup spot with Miguel Cabrera sidelined by a biceps injury, and his six homers lead the majors. Baddoo, a Rule 5 pick, is off to a scorching start to his major league career with four homers in eight games. Nomar Mazara also homered to give the Tigers a season-high five long balls as they won their second straight following a four-game skid. The Tigers spoiled the Astros debut of Jake Odorizzi (0-01), who got a late start to the season after signing on March 8. Detroit tagged him for seven hits and five runs, including three homers, in 3 1/3 innings to hand the Astros their fourth consecutive loss after a 6-1 start. Detroit starter Matthew Boyd (2-1) yielded six hits and one run in 6 2/3 innings.

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