It’s the Houston Astros versus the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 27, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- TV Channels: Space City Home Network (Ch. 674), Detroit SportsNet (Ch. 663)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers on June 27, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Houston Astros live on DIRECTV on Space City Home Network (Ch. 674), Detroit SportsNet (Ch. 663) and MLB Extra Innings® on June 27, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET.
Houston Astros (40-44) at Detroit Tigers (35-47) — Game Preview
The Houston Astros bring a 40-44 record into Comerica Park to face the Detroit Tigers, who sit at 35-47 on the season. Houston has more pop in the lineup, having hit 108 home runs as a team while Detroit has connected for 91, though the Tigers hold an advantage on the mound with a 3.76 team ERA compared to the Astros’ 4.76.
Yordan Alvarez remains the engine of everything Houston does offensively — hitting .314 with 25 home runs and 56 RBIs, his .619 slugging percentage leads everyone in this matchup by a wide margin over Dingler’s .539. Jeremy Peña adds complementary production from the shortstop position, batting .289 with a .354 on-base percentage and eight stolen bases in addition to his 19 RBIs.
On the Detroit side, Dillon Dingler has developed into a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat, with 19 home runs and 58 RBIs backing a .268 average, while Riley Greene leads Detroit’s position players in batting average at .288 with a .382 on-base percentage, ahead of Dingler at .268.
Regional Coverage
Space City Home Network (Ch. 674), Detroit SportsNet (Ch. 663)
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers Game Today?
The Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers game starts at 1:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers?
You can watch Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers on your local regional sports network, Space City Home Network (Ch. 674), Detroit SportsNet (Ch. 663) and MLB Extra Innings®.
Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers Channel on DIRECTV
The Houston Astros game is on Space City Home Network (Channel 674) on DIRECTV. The Detroit Tigers game is on Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez — DH. Hitting .314 with 25 home runs and 56 RBIs, Alvarez brings a .619 slugging percentage and a .427 on-base percentage that put him well ahead of every other hitter in this game in terms of raw production — Dingler ranks second in slugging in this matchup at .539, with the gap reflecting Alvarez’s standing as an elite power-contact combination. He draws walks when pitchers try to pitch around him and punishes mistakes when they don’t.
Jeremy Peña — SS. Peña has posted a .289 average with a .354 OBP and .445 slugging percentage through 46 games, adding eight stolen bases and 19 RBIs to give Houston’s lineup a multi-dimensional threat near the top of the order. A .799 OPS reflects how well-rounded his offensive contribution has been — he contributes across contact, on-base, and speed categories in a way that few middle infielders do at that average level.
Isaac Paredes — 3B. Paredes has been quietly productive from the corner infield spot, hitting .246 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs across 77 games while posting a .343 OBP and .409 slugging percentage. His RBI total reflects consistent lineup presence in run-scoring situations, and his .343 OBP means he’s on base often enough to matter for Houston’s overall run production.
Detroit Tigers
Dillon Dingler — C. Dingler is hitting .268 with 19 home runs and 58 RBIs this season, posting a .539 slugging percentage and .334 OBP that rank him as Detroit’s top power producer — ahead of Greene at .434 slugging and Keith at .376. His output from the catcher position gives the Tigers a legitimate middle-of-the-order presence in a lineup that, at .234 as a team, needs those extra-base contributions.
Riley Greene — LF. Greene leads the Tigers in batting average at .288, pairing that contact rate with a .382 on-base percentage and .434 slugging percentage — the highest OBP on the Detroit roster among today’s position players. He gets on base reliably and hits for enough gap power to extend rallies, which matters for a Tigers lineup that ranks at .234 as a team.
Colt Keith — 3B. Keith is hitting .252 with 5 home runs and 18 RBIs while showing solid plate discipline — his .299 OBP and .376 slugging percentage reflect a young hitter still developing his power output over a full season. At 24, he adds some upside potential to a Detroit lineup that depends heavily on the production of Dingler and Greene to generate offense.
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