Tigers struggle as bullpen falters in loss to Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Houston Astros in an extra-inning game on June 28, 2026, at Comerica Park. Despite a strong start from Jack Flaherty, who pitched five scoreless innings, the bullpen could not maintain a 3-0 lead, allowing the Astros to rally late in the game. The Astros scored in the 10th inning against the Tigers’ bullpen, sealing the series victory for Houston at three games to one. The ongoing struggles of Detroit's bullpen have been a significant issue this season, contributing to their disappointing performance overall.
- •Jack Flaherty returned from injury, pitching five scoreless innings.
- •Tigers led 3-0 before bullpen allowed Astros to rally.
- •Houston won the game in the 10th inning.
- •Tigers have lost three out of four games to the Astros in the series.
- •Defensive mistakes compounded bullpen struggles for Detroit.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers handle Hunter Brown but the bullpen blows up yet again
"There’s just no way to win consistently without a bullpen overhaul.
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