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Tigers bullpen falters late as Royals score two-run homer to win

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Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Tigers bullpen falters late as Royals score two-run homer to win

Summary

The Detroit Tigers lost 5-4 to the Kansas City Royals on July 26. The Tigers led by one going into the eighth inning when Michael Massey hit a two-run homer off reliever Drew Sommers. Detroit had rallied earlier with a four-run fifth inning, but their bullpen could not secure the lead for the second consecutive game. This loss resulted in a split of the four-game series, with all games decided by one run. The Tigers will face the Baltimore Orioles next in a three-game series starting Monday.

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By the Numbers

•Tigers fall 5-4 to Royals in series finale
•Drew Sommers allows two-run homer to Michael Massey
•Tigers score four runs in fifth inning to take lead
•Detroit splits four-game series with Kansas City
•Next series against Baltimore Orioles begins Monday

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What they're saying

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Detroit Tigers score: Drew Sommers couldn't hold a 1-run lead in the eighth inning, allowing a 2-run homer to Kansas City's Michael Massey.
— Yahoo Sports

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