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The Detroit Tigers’ bullpen, which has been nearly flawless through the first three weeks of the season, has blown a lead. The Tampa Bay Rays scored three runs in the sixth inning to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. The Tigers took two of three from the Rays this week and finished 4-2 on the six-game road swing.

The Tigers scored twice in the top of the sixth to take a 5-4 lead, but the Rays got a couple of hits off Tigers reliever Will Vest in the bottom of the sixth, and Curtis Mead hit a game-winning home run. It was a tough-luck loss for Vest and the Tigers, who couldn’t mount a second comeback in the final three innings.

Tigers starter Jack Flaherty labored early but made it through five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits. He struck out six, didn’t walk a batter and retired the final six batters he faced.

The Detroit Tigers aim to complete a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays tonight. Despite slightly favoring Detroit, odds are at +155 for the Tigers to win by 1.5 runs. Detroit’s Jack Flaherty faces Tyler Alexander in the matchup. While Alexander may perform well against his former team, concerns linger over the Rays’ bullpen’s ability to prevent runs and secure a victory. BetMGM Sportsbook offers enticing odds for Tigers win and combined runs over 3 (+310) and total runs over 6.5 (+190). Despite early struggles for Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene’s recent performance provides hope for the Tigers’ offensive success.

Tyler Alexander, a former Detroit Tigers player, will face his former team for the first time as a member of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. The Rays acquired Alexander via waivers in November, and he has made Tampa Bay’s final roster after spring camp. The Rays envision Alexander as a finesse-oriented pitcher behind hard-throwing right-handers. Alexander has a 1-0 record and a 4.79 ERA in four appearances and two starts this season. The Rays have placed closer Pete Fairbanks on the 15-day injured list due to a nerve issue. Detroit won the first two games of the series, and they will aim for a sweep on Wednesday with Jack Flaherty on the mound. Flaherty has a 0-1 record and a 4.44 ERA in four starts this season.