Every outing Abreu makes, still, is magnified. The Astros are missing closer Josh Hader and set-up man Bennett Sousa to injuries. Bryan King is their only other healthy reliever who has regularly drawn high-leverage outings this season. Abreu has all three of their saves since Hader landed on the IL.

The Houston Astros had an ugly showing in what was a high stakes showdown between American League division leaders when they faced the Detroit Tigers in a three

Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker each hit a three-run homer, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Baltimore Orioles 10-7 on Friday night. Colton Cowser went deep for Baltimore, but the Orioles couldn't pull this game out despite twice cutting a four-run deficit to one.