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Greene homers in 1st inning and trio of Tigers pitchers combine on 3-hit shutout win over Rangers
By The Associated Press at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 5, 2026
· 2 min read
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.Tyler Holton retired the only batter he faced after relieving Flaherty, before Keider Montero pitched three no-hit innings wi...
Key takeaway This one came two days after a season-high 17 hits to beat Detroit 10-4 in the opener before the series paused Friday for a World Cup game played at the adjacent home stadium of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The Rangers' scoreless outing against the Tigers is a concerning trend for local fans, as it marks the sixth time this season the team has been held without a run. This lack of offense is particularly notable given the team's impressive performance just two days prior, when they secured a season-high 17 hits to beat Detroit 10-4. The inconsistency in scoring is a challenge the Rangers will need to address as they move forward. The upcoming series finale, featuring a matchup between former first-round draft picks Casey Mize and Kumar Rocker, will be a key test for the team's ability to bounce back from a tough loss. Local fans will be watching closely to see if the Rangers can regain their footing and deliver a strong performance in the final game of the series.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.Tyler Holton retired the only batter he faced after relieving Flaherty, before Keider Montero pitched three no-hit innings wi...
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