The Detroit Tigers secured a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, thanks to a late-game rally and solid pitching performance. Gio Urshela’s RBI single and Matt Vierling scoring on a wild pitch in the eighth inning propelled the Tigers to victory.
The Tigers’ bullpen continued to shine, with Andrew Chafin and Jason Foley closing out the game effectively. Manager A.J. Hinch praised the team’s competitiveness and resilience, highlighting the pitching staff’s ability to keep them in games.
Starting pitcher Casey Mize, making his first home start in nearly two years after recovering from surgeries, delivered a strong performance, going six innings and allowing two runs. Despite leaving the game tied, Mize expressed confidence in the bullpen’s ability to secure the win.
On the opposing side, the Rangers struggled to generate offense, with manager Bruce Bochy emphasizing the need for the team to get their bats going. The Tigers capitalized on defensive errors by the Rangers to score early in the game, breaking a 12-inning scoreless streak by Texas pitching.
The Tigers improved to 3-3 on their current homestand, while the Rangers continued to search for consistency after a recent win streak. The stage is set for an exciting third game of the series, with Rangers’ Dane Dunning and Tigers’ Tarik Skubal set to take the mound. Skubal, who has been dominant in his previous starts, will look to continue his impressive performance.