Tigers aim for series sweep against Rays on Wednesday afternoon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers seek to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays in the finale of a three-game series at Tropicana Field on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers won 8-0 on Tuesday, scoring 18 runs over their last two games. Right-hander Troy Melton, making his third start this season, faces Rays' Nick Martinez, who has been consistent in his performance this year. Melton has a 1.42 ERA while Martinez holds a 1.62 ERA and is looking to improve after facing the Tigers last season.
- •Tigers lead series 2-0 after Tuesday's win.
- •Game time is set for 1:10 p.m. ET.
- •Tigers currently hold a 24-38 record; Rays sit at 36-22.
- •Melton's ERA is 1.42; Martinez's ERA is 1.62.
- •Martinez seeks to bounce back from last year's loss to Detroit.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers go for sweep against Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday
"Don’t look now, but the Detroit Tigers are undefeated in June after their 8-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Tuesday night. Sure, the month is only two days old, but the Motor City Kitties have already scored as many runs (18) over the past pair of games as they did […]
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