American League division leaders meet up for what could turn into a preview of a playoff series, as Houston visits Detroit for a three-game series that begins Monday.

The Astros hold a slim lead in the West, while the Tigers are in control of the Central. Detroit eliminated Houston during the wild-card round last season.

Spencer Arrighetti (1-3, 6.38 ERA) will start the series opener for the Astros. Arrighetti will be making his third start since recovering from a broken thumb, an injury that sidelined him for about four months.

Arrighetti's return to action didn't go well. He surrendered five runs and 11 hits to host Miami in 3 2/3 innings on Aug. 6. The right-hander lasted five innings against Boston last Tuesday but was hampered by control issues. He gave up just one hit but walked f

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