Tigers' struggling bullpen allows late run in loss to Rangers
The Detroit Tigers lost 5-4 to the Texas Rangers in the series opener at Comerica Park, undermined by another poor performance from starting pitcher Jack Flaherty. Despite a four-run rally in the fourth and fifth innings, the Tigers' bullpen allowed the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. Two doubles by Jake Berger and Alejandro Osuna off the Tigers' relievers proved decisive in the loss.
- ▪Jack Flaherty pitched 3.2 innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks.
- ▪The Tigers' bullpen ranks 21st in the major leagues.
- ▪Jake Berger and Alejandro Osuna each hit doubles in the eighth inning to drive in the winning run.
- ▪Detroit mounted a four-run rally in the fourth and fifth innings to briefly take the lead.
- ▪Hao-Yu Lee attempted a diving stop but could not prevent Osuna's double from getting past him.
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