Detroit Tigers show how far they've climbed, even when they walk

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Gleyber Torres drew a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 1-0 win over the Houston Astros.

This was the Tigers' first walk-off walk in a scoreless extra-inning game since 1948.

The Tigers have won seven of their last nine games and hold the best record in the American League.

On a night thick with humidity and dripping with drama.

In a game that started as a tantalizing pitching battle between two of the best in the game – Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal against Houston Astros ace Hunter Brown – both of whom performed brilliantly up to their billing.

With runs scarce. Benches nearly depleted. Bullpens straining. Nerves fraying. Knuckles turning white. And the sky under the Comerica Park lights – somehow – a blur of mist.

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