Game recap: Given a one-run lead to protect, Astros closer Jose Veras couldn’t get the save Friday night at Minute Maid Park. Alex Avila hit a two-run home run to give the Tigers a 4-3 victory, extending the Astros’ losing streak to four games. Veras issued a leadoff walk to Don Kelly in the ninth. One out later, Avila drilled his blast to right-center field to put the Tigers ahead for good 4-3. Bud Norris, who pitched seven strong innings, was in line for the decision after the Astros mounted a three-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning to take a temporary 3-2 lead. Trailing 2-0, the Astros [...]