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Mark Canha hits grand slam, Kerry Carpenter homers twice in Tigers' 8-2 victory over Astros

Mark Canha hits grand slam, Kerry Carpenter homers twice in Tigers' 8-2 victory over Astros

DETROIT (AP) — Mark Canha hit a grand slam in a seven-run second inning, Kerry Carpenter homered twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Saturday night. "That's just what we're capable of," said first baseman Spencer Torkelson, who had a single to extend his hitting streak to six games. Tarik Skubal (5-0) gave up two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven over 6 1/3 innings.