Framber Valdez struggles as Tigers fall to Twins in series equalizer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Framber Valdez allowed four runs in five innings as the Tigers lost to the Twins 6-4 on June 10. Valdez faced challenges throughout the game, including a rain delay and hitting the first two batters in the fifth, which led to a three-run homer from Byron Buxton. The Tigers attempted a comeback but failed to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation. The Twins increased their lead with two runs in a chaotic seventh inning. This marks the seventh loss in Valdez's last eight starts, raising concerns about his performance this season.
- •Valdez gave up two home runs during the game.
- •Tigers had a bases-loaded chance but only scored twice.
- •Twins scored two additional runs in a sloppy seventh inning.
- •The game featured a 75-minute rain delay.
- •Valdez's ERA increased to 4.48.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Framber Valdez hasn't been good enough for Tigers, who lose to Twins
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Framber Valdez struggles as Twins even series
"Detroit Tigers game score: A 6-4 loss to Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night as free agency splurge on Framber Valdez has not paid off.
"Framber Valdez allowed four runs in five innings in the Tigers' loss to the Twins on Wednesday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:19 AMFramber Valdez hasn't been good enough for Tigers, who lose to Twins
Detroit Tigers game score: A 6-4 loss to Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night as free agency splurge on Framber Valdez has not paid off.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:11 AMTigers' Framber Valdez struggles as Twins even series
Framber Valdez allowed four runs in five innings in the Tigers' loss to the Twins on Wednesday.
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