Tigers struggle in 10-4 loss to Rangers in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers lost to the Texas Rangers 10-4 in the opening game of their series on July 3, 2026, in Arlington. Framber Valdez, the Tigers' starting pitcher, gave up five runs in five innings. The Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi pitched four scoreless innings, striking out eight. The Tigers' offense broke through with home runs from Colt Keith and Hao-Yu Lee but could not keep pace. The Tigers have an off day before continuing the series against the Rangers on the Fourth of July.
- •Framber Valdez allowed five runs over five innings
- •Tigers hit two home runs but fell short offensively
- •Rangers scored three runs in the second inning
- •Next game is on July 4 in Arlington
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Valdez roughed up in 10-4 loss to Rangers in opener
"Framber Valdez allowed three runs in the second inning and two more in the fourth inning in Thursday's loss against the Rangers.
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