Detroit Tigers fall to Astros and miss All-Star fan vote

The Detroit Tigers lost a 2-1 opening game to the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Rookie catcher Dillon Dingler hit a solo home run in the ninth, but Detroit’s offense managed only three singles and struck out 13 times. Astros right‑hander Tatsuya Imai threw a dominant performance, allowing just one run, while Tigers starter Troy Melton held the Astros hitless for the first five innings before a homer by Taylor Trammell proved decisive.

In MLB’s first phase of All-Star voting, Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler was not among the top‑two fan vote‑getters at the catcher position in the American League, meaning he will not be considered for a starting spot. Despite posting career‑high numbers – 18 home runs, a .267/.333/.535 slash line and a .996 fielding percentage – the fan ballot left Dingler out of the initial shortlist, though he remains a candidate for a reserve role.