Rays secure win over Tigers with Aranda's homer and Rasmussen's pitching
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Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-1 at Comerica Park on August 24. Jonathan Aranda homered, while Drew Rasmussen pitched six innings, allowing only one run on three hits. The Rays took an early lead with two runs in the second inning, capitalizing on defensive errors. Despite a brief resurgence from the Tigers, Aranda's sixth-inning homer extended the Rays' lead. The teams will play again on August 25, with Jackson Jobe starting for the Tigers against Ian Seymour of the Rays.
- •Rays improve to 63-55 with the win.
- •Rasmussen records his seventh consecutive win, improving to 14-5.
- •Tigers have lost six straight games.
- •Jonathan Aranda's home run adds to his team's scoring efforts.
- •Game two of the series is scheduled for August 25.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Rasmussen powers Rays past slumping Tigers
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Aranda's home run and Rasmussen's six strong innings lead Rays past slumping Tigers, 4-1
"Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Monday night. Tampa Bay had lost seven of its last 10, but never trailed against the Tigers, who have lost six straight and nine of 10 to fall behind in the race for the final AL wild card. Rasmussen (14-5) allowed one run to win his seventh straight start.
"Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Monday night. Tampa Bay had lost seven of its last 10, but never trailed against the Tigers, who have lost six straight and nine of 10 to fall behind in the race for the final AL wild card. Rasmussen (14-5) allowed one run to win his seventh straight start.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:58 AMRasmussen powers Rays past slumping Tigers
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Monday night. Tampa Bay had lost seven of its last 10, but never trailed against the Tigers, who have lost six straight and nine of 10 to fall behind in the race for the final AL wild card. Rasmussen (14-5) allowed one run to win his seventh straight start.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:32 AMAranda's home run and Rasmussen's six strong innings lead Rays past slumping Tigers, 4-1
Jonathan Aranda homered and Drew Rasmussen gave up three hits in six strong innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Monday night. Tampa Bay had lost seven of its last 10, but never trailed against the Tigers, who have lost six straight and nine of 10 to fall behind in the race for the final AL wild card. Rasmussen (14-5) allowed one run to win his seventh straight start.
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