Cristian Javier exits game with an illness
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Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier returned from Tommy John surgery and threw five innings to beat the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Monday. Detroit has gone 39-24 at home and 73-53 overall. The Tigers have a 41-13 record in games when they did not allow a home run.