Tigers bullpen falters late in 8-6 loss to Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Detroit Tigers fell 8-6 to the Houston Astros on June 27, with the bullpen giving up four runs late in the game. Detroit held a 6-4 lead through six innings, highlighted by Kerry Carpenter's grand slam, but struggled in the final three frames. Will Vest, in particular, allowed three runs in the eighth, contributing to the loss. The defeat marks the Tigers' fourth in five games, further complicating their season as they sit 12 games below.500. With the trade deadline approaching on August 3, the Tigers aim to salvage their campaign moving forward.
- •Detroit leads 6-4 entering the seventh inning
- •Kerry Carpenter hits a grand slam for the Tigers
- •Will Vest allows three runs in the eighth inning
- •Tigers bullpen gives up six runs with two outs
- •Detroit has lost four of its last five games
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Will Vest, Tigers bullpen lose their grip on high-leverage spots
"The Detroit Tigers bullpen gave up four runs, including three from Will Vest, in an 8-6 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday, June 27.
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