Corey Seager, Jacob deGrom lead the Rangers past the Tigers, 10-3

DeGrom (3-1) had six straight strikeouts in the first and second innings. He gave up two runs and five hits.

Kerry Carpenter and Riley Greene homered for the Tigers.

Detroit starter Jack Flaherty (1-5) allowed five runs on four hits — all homers — in three innings. The home run total was the most he’s allowed in 161 career starts. Flaherty has been the losing pitcher in his last five starts.

Smith and Seager set the tone for Texas’ offensive outburst with solo homers in the first inning. Smith hit Flaherty’s 2-2 slider over the right field wall. Seager powered a 3-1 fastball over the right-center field wall. The Rangers had only scored one run in their previous two games.

The last time deGrom reached double digits in strikeouts was April 23, 2023, when he had 11 against Oakland.

Rangers RHP Nathan Eovaldi (3-2, 2.03 ERA) was set to face RHP Reese Olson (4-2, 3.03 ERA) in the series finale Sunday.

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