Tigers collapse late in 5-4 loss to Royals despite strong individual performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Detroit Tigers fell 5-4 to the Kansas City Royals on July 26, 2026, despite leading late in the game. A poor showing from the bullpen led to the loss, erasing a comeback where Dillon Dingler, Riley Greene, and Spencer Torkelson had standout performances. Dingler contributed a two-run single, helping the Tigers rally from an early deficit. However, the bullpen's struggles continued as Kansas City regained the lead late. The Tigers remain 50-56 on the season, now 6.5 games behind the division-leading Chicago White Sox.
- •Tigers lead the game 4-3 before the bullpen faltered.
- •Dillon Dingler had two RBIs and helped rally the Tigers.
- •Riley Greene reached base in crucial moments despite going hitless.
- •Tigers are now 50-56 this season, 3.5 games out of Wild Card.
- •Framber Valdez had a mixed performance, allowing three runs in five innings.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Finding Three Stars Despite Tigers' Crushing 5-4 Loss to Kansas City
"Late-inning bullpen struggles spoiled a gritty comeback in Kansas City, yet stellar performances from Dillon Dingler, Riley Greene, and Spencer Torkelson provided a silver lining for Detroit.
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