Tigers conclude sweep of Rays with decisive 7-2 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers completed a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 win on Wednesday at Tropicana Field. After a challenging May, the Tigers scored a total of 25 runs over the three-game series, hitting 10 home runs. Dillon Dingler contributed significantly, hitting a three-run homer and driving in four runs, while Jake Rogers ended his homer drought. Troy Melton pitched eight strong innings, overcoming early challenges to dominate the Rays' lineup. The Tigers now look to build on this momentum moving forward.
- •Tigers improve to 7-2 against Rays this season.
- •Dillon Dingler leads AL catchers with 14 home runs.
- •Troy Melton pitches eight innings, allowing two runs.
- •Detroit hits 10 home runs during the three-game series.
- •Jake Rogers hits first home run since July 2025.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers sweep Rays to put miserable May in rearview
"The Detroit Tigers capped a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a workmanlike 7-2 win in the finale Wednesday.
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