Tigers lose to the Astros 3-1 in Lakeland

J.R. Towles had three hits, including an RBI single and his second spring home run, leading the Astros to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in a matchup of split-squads.

Magglio Ordonez’s first home run accounted for Detroit’s run off left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith in the first inning.

Detroit starter Max Scherzer gave up two runs on five hits and three walks in 3 1-3 innings.

Scherzer also had some success getting out of jams, but gave up two runs on five hits and three walks before reaching his 90-pitch limit.