Rangers Edge Tigers in Thriller

0:00It's May 2nd. This is MLB News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Texas Rangers edged out the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in a tight one at Comerica Park on a rainy Friday night. Left-fuelter Alejandro Asuna came through big with a go-ahead double down the third base line in the 8th, doubling his season RBI total, and securing the win. Rangers jumped out early with a 4-0 lead after 3 innings thanks to Danny Jansen's Homer and some timely hits and walks against Tigers. Starter Jack Flerty But Detroit clawed back, tying it up in the fourth on key singles, and then even things at 4 in a later rally when Riley Green beat out a, potential double play. Texas starter Mackenzie Gore, labored early, but kept it together until the fourth, where he got hooked after giving up runs. Reliever Cole Wynn came in clutch, striking out the side threat. Meanwhile, Josh Jung extended his 10-game hitting streak with back-to-back RBI's.

1:01Injury note, Brandon Nemo left with right-hamstring tightness after a couple hits, same issue from the prior game he got replaced in the infield. Shuffleed around. Rangers now sit 9-8 on the road, chipping away while Detroit's strong home mark took a hit from their 10-2 start. Solid bounce back for Texas, after the early fight back.