Rangers 5, Tigers 4: Flaherty flounders again
The Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in a game marked by poor performance from Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty. Flaherty struggled early, giving up four runs in the first four innings, contributing to Detroit's loss. Despite a late rally, the Tigers were unable to overcome the deficit at Comerica Park.
- ▪Jack Flaherty gave up four runs in four innings, walking multiple batters and failing to contain a key inning.
- ▪MacKenzie Gore started for the Texas Rangers and held the Tigers' offense in check for much of the game.
- ▪The Rangers scored first in the first inning and added three more runs after Danny Jansen's home run in the third.
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