DETROIT -- The surprising start to the season that propelled Matthew Boyd into trade rumors a few weeks ago has faded a bit. Joey Gallo's long drive to right field on Thursday evening did not. His tape-measure two-run homer propelled early offense for the Rangers, sending the Tigers to their third straight loss with a 7-5 defeat at Comerica Park.
Boyd (4-7) suffered his third loss in four starts on a hot, humid -- and occasionally rainy -- evening in Detroit that included a 15-minute delay before first pitch and a 29-minute delay in the fourth inning.