The Tigers hammered Houston for six runs in the first inning to set up a 7-2 victory and a series sweep of the AL West leaders.

Charlie Morton gave up two hits and struck out five over six innings and the Detroit Tigers scored five runs in the first inning of a 7-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.

DETROIT -- After he joined the Tigers from the Orioles at the Trade Deadline, Charlie Morton made a late-season acquisition of his own: The 41-year-old endeared himself to his new teammates by adding an espresso machine to the Tigers' clubhouse.

The Detroit Tigers traded for 41-year-old pitcher Charlie Morton for his experience, both in the regular season and the postseason.

Astros vs Tigers best bet: Charlie Morton Over 5.5 strikeouts (+122) The Detroit Tigers went out and acquired Charlie Morton at the trade deadline from the Baltimore Orioles.

The Detroit Tigers completed a deal for the second-oldest player in the majors just before the trade deadline. Thus far, Charlie Morton has given the rotation a boost.

The Houston Astros have been shut out in back-to-back games, but they remain 1.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the AL West heading into their series final

Charlie Morton has hit Mets star Pete Alonso five times, including on this fastball to the wrist on June 7, 2023. (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Charlie Morton breaks down his eight-strikeout start, trusting his teammates behind him while he's on the mound and more following the Tigers' 7-2 win

The Astros have a very different roster now than when Hinch helmed the organization. But there are still a handful of players Morton competed alongside like veteran infielders Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve and lefty Framber Valdez, who will start for Houston on Wednesday.

ATLANTA — Even if Charlie Morton decides to continue pitching in 2024 and the Atlanta Braves exercise a $20 million club option on the soon-to-be 40-year-old, the team still needs to add another ...