With the Astros looking to stave off the Seattle Mariners and the Tigers looking to further increase their seeding in the AL, it's a big series for both organizations. Skubal is on the mound in game two, and so is the Astros ace, Hunter Brown.

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The last time Hunter Brown pitched here, he was on the verge of losing his job. Now the Detroit native is an ace with Skubal-like numbers.

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After some initial audio issues, Hinch, Benetti and former Lions offensive lineman T.J. Lang joked that it was Benetti's fault that, right when Hinch got on the broadcast, the Dolphins scored. And Hinch sarcastically agreed. "I blame Benetti for everything," Hinch said.