DETROIT (AP) – James McCann capped a six-run first inning with his first career grand slam as the Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with an 11-0 rout Sunday. Miguel Cabrera homered twice for the Tigers. The Tigers, who began the day one game behind Boston for the second American League wild-card spot, have now won six straight – including a sweep at Fenway Park. The win extended Detroit’s lead over Houston to 1 1/2 games. Mike Pelfrey (4-9) got the win, pitching five shutout innings and allowed four hits and a walk, striking out four. He has now allowed one or fewer runs in five of his last eight starts. Dallas Keuchel (6-11) took the loss, allowing seven runs and seven hits in five innings, walking three and striking out four.
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