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Danny Janssen's HR, Josh Jung's two RBIs lead Rangers past Tigers 5-4
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as Texas ended Detroit’s comeback with a late eighth-inning rally.
On Friday, the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 at Comerica Park, with Danny Janssen homering and Josh Jung driving in two runs.
Detroit starter Jack Flaherty struggled, allowing four runs in 3.2 innings as the Rangers built an early 4-0 lead before the Tigers mounted their comeback.
The Tigers rallied to tie the game 4-4 in the fifth inning when Riley Greene hit a grounder that allowed Kerry Carpenter to score from third base.
Texas broke the 4-4 tie in the eighth inning against relief pitcher Burch Smith when Jake Burger and Alejandro Osuna hit back-to-back doubles to make it 5-4.
The series continues Saturday night as Detroit RHP Keider Montero is scheduled to face Texas RHP Kumar Rocker in the second game of the matchup.