Tigers drop series opener against Rangers, ending winning streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
On July 2, 2026, the Detroit Tigers lost 10-4 to the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, ending their winning streak. The Tigers struggled offensively, with Nathan Eovaldi pitching well for the Rangers while Framber Valdez had a challenging outing, allowing five runs in five innings. The Rangers scored early, taking a 3-0 lead after two innings. Despite a few late-game efforts, including a two-run homer from Colt Keith, the Tigers couldn't recover from their deficits. The game concluded the Tigers’ recent success, and they will seek to rebound in the next match of the series.
- •Tigers lose 10-4 to the Rangers on July 2, 2026.
- •Framber Valdez's performance included five runs allowed in five innings.
- •The Rangers led 3-0 after two innings, scoring early.
- •Colt Keith hit a two-run homer in the fifth for the Tigers.
- •Tigers aim to bounce back in the next game of the series.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers’ winning streak ends with dismal series opener against Rangers
"Well, the streak was nice while it lasted.
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