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Tigers squander seven-run lead in extra-inning loss to Orioles

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Tigers squander seven-run lead in extra-inning loss to Orioles

Summary

The Detroit Tigers squandered a seven-run lead and lost to the Baltimore Orioles 10-9 in 12 innings on July 29, 2026. Tarik Skubal, in potentially his final start, notched his 1,000th career strikeout but exited after allowing three runs in 6⅔ innings. The Tigers led 7-0 at one point but saw their bullpen struggle late, ultimately failing to capitalize with runners in scoring position in the final innings. The loss puts the Tigers further behind the Orioles in the wild-card race, as the team now has 18 losses this season after leading in the seventh inning or later.

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Status Watch

•Tigers led 7-0 before the Orioles rallied to tie.
•Tarik Skubal achieved his 1,000th career strikeout.
•The game went into extra innings before a 10-9 final.
•Tigers failed to score with the free runner in the 12th.
•This loss adds to the Tigers' season struggles after late-game leads.

Latest Updates

6:42 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Doesn’t Hold Back On Tigers Fans After Potential Final Start
8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers waste big lead, Tarik Skubal's milestone in disastrous loss
8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers squander a great Skubal start, blow lead in bummer loss

What they're saying

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Things appeared to be well in order for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon at Comerica Park, as they built up a comfortable 7-0 lead over the visiting Baltimore Orioles.However, the game ended in disaster for the Tigers, who fell behind 9-7; they eventually knotted the score, only to watch Baltimore escape with a 10-9 […] The post Tarik Skubal Doesn’t Hold Back On Tigers Fans After Potential Final Start appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports