Tigers bullpen falters late in 5-4 loss to Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Kansas City Royals 5-4 on July 26 at Comerica Park. After taking a lead late in the game, the Tigers' bullpen allowed a two-run homer by Michael Massey in the eighth inning, leading to their defeat. Framber Valdez started for Detroit and struggled, giving up early runs but managing to keep the game competitive until the later innings. The result splits the four-game series between the teams.
- •Tigers led late but lost 5-4 to Royals
- •Michael Massey hit a two-run homer in the eighth
- •Framber Valdez pitched but struggled throughout
- •Game played at Comerica Park on July 26
- •Teams split the four-game series
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers bullpen blows another late lead
"The Tigers didn’t swing the bats real well, but again it was the bullpen who cost them late.
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