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Tigers Face Rangers in Friday Night Showdown
2 May
Summary
- Tigers host Rangers for a three-game series opener Friday.
- Jack Flaherty starts for the Tigers; MacKenzie Gore for the Rangers.
- Detroit Tigers hold a 16-16 record, Rangers are 15-16.

The Detroit Tigers will host the Texas Rangers this Friday, May 2, 2026, to commence a three-game series at Comerica Park. The highly anticipated matchup is set to begin with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. Eastern Time.
For the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound. Flaherty currently holds an 0-2 record with a 5.33 earned run average. The Tigers are having a competitive season thus far, maintaining a 16-16 win-loss record and securing second place in the AL Central division.
On the opposing side, the Texas Rangers are expected to start MacKenzie Gore. Gore's record stands at 2-2, with an ERA of 4.35. The Rangers are closely trailing in their division, holding a 15-16 record and sitting in third place in the AL West.