In the second game of a three-game series, the Detroit Tigers are ready to take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The Tigers gained an early advantage in the series opener on Monday night, with ace Tarik Skubal delivering a stellar performance, allowing only three hits and striking out nine batters over six scoreless innings. Detroit’s offense also contributed, leading to a 7-1 victory over the Rays. The Tigers outhit Tampa 11-6, with Mark Canha going 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, including a home run in the first inning. Parker Meadows also went deep, hitting his second home run of the season in the sixth inning. Jose Caballero’s home run in the eighth inning accounted for the Rays’ only run on Monday, with Amed Rosario adding two hits. Zack Littell took the loss for the Rays, allowing five earned runs on nine hits in six innings. Currently, the Tigers are tied for second place in the American League Central with the Kansas City Royals, trailing the Cleveland Guardians by 3.5 games. The Rays remain at the bottom of the AL East, four games behind the first-place Baltimore Orioles. Detroit has a strong road record of 9-3, while Tampa sits at 7-8 at Tropicana Field. The probable starters for Tuesday’s game are: Detroit Tigers: Beau Brieske Tampa Bay Rays: Luis Patino The game is scheduled to begin at 6:50 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida, and will be televised on Bally Sports Detroit. Fans can also stream the game on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream.
Tigers Aim for Series Sweep Against Rays After Monday Night Win
