Houston Astros manager Joe Espada walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change int he sixth inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Justin Verlander stands in the dugout at the start of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman sprints to first after hitting for a single against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)