Rangers escape Tigers with late-game heroics and concerns
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Detroit. The Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Comerica Park on Friday night, as Danny Jansen hit a home run and Josh Jung drove in two runs; Jack Flaherty lasted 3 2/3 innings and surrendered four earned runs, raising his season ERA to 5.90, and the bullpen recorded key outs.
Detroit. The Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Comerica Park on Friday night, as Danny Jansen hit a home run and Josh Jung drove in two runs; Jack Flaherty lasted 3 2/3 innings and surrendered four earned runs, raising his season ERA to 5.90, and the bullpen recorded key outs.
Detroit. On Saturday, Kumar Rocker lasted two innings in a 5-1 loss, allowing five runs and six hits; he threw 43 pitches and was replaced by Cal Quantrill. Alejandro Osuna had an eighth-inning RBI double in Friday's win, while Brandon Nimmo left with hamstring tightness and Wyatt Langford exited a rehab game this week.
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Timeline
- 1. Rangers built an early lead in Friday's game at Comerica Park.
- 2. Friday night: Texas defeated Detroit 5-4; Jansen homered, Jung had two RBIs.
- 3. The New York Times reported Flaherty's continued struggles and updated his season ERA.
- 4. Saturday: Kumar Rocker lasted two innings in a 5-1 loss and was removed after 43 pitches.
- 5. Nimmo and Wyatt Langford had availability concerns, prompting lineup re-evaluations this week.
Why it matters
If you're a Rangers fan, this is a thrilling win. But it's not all roses. Key players like Nimmo and Langford are dealing with injuries. This could affect the team's performance in upcoming games. Keep an eye on the lineup changes this week.
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