Tigers struggle defensively in 10-4 loss to Rangers in Game 88
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers lost 10-4 to the Texas Rangers on July 3, 2026. Despite several strong defensive plays, the Tigers' pitching faltered, ending a franchise-record streak for allowing three earned runs or fewer. Framber Valdez allowed five runs in five innings, struggling with consistency throughout the evening. The loss brings the Tigers' record to 38-50, 12 games under.500. The teams will face off again on July 4.
- •Tigers stranded seven runners between the fifth and seventh innings.
- •Framber Valdez's difficult outing included only one strikeout.
- •Colt Keith hit his sixth home run of the season.
- •Tigers' record drops to 38-50 with this loss.
- •Next game is scheduled for July 4 against the Rangers.
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