Tigers pitcher Drew Smyly was tagged for his second loss Thursday.
Smyly looked strong early, getting through the first four innings without any major issues. He began to unravel in the fifth. Smyly allowed a solo shot to George Springer, but was able to record two outs. At that point, he allowed a walk, a single and a double to the next three Astro hitters. The double drove in two more runs. Smyly managed to escape the inning following a mound visit, but didn't last much longer on the day.
After allowing a single and walk to two consecutive batters in the sixth, Smyly's day was over. He allowed three runs on on five hits in 5 1/3 innings. Smyly struck out two and walked three during the appearance. The loss dropped him to 2-2. Smyly's next start will come against the Orioles.