Tigers fall to Rays 4-1 in series opener, extend losing streak to six

The Detroit Tigers dropped the first game against the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on August 24, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Tigers fell behind early, with the Rays scoring three runs in the first three innings. Detroit managed to score a run in the fourth but could not overcome the deficit. The loss marks the Tigers' sixth consecutive defeat, complicating their hopes for a turnaround against a team that previously sparked their winning resurgence earlier in the season. The series continues with Valdez taking the mound for the Tigers.

• 1:21 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers skid extends to six as they drop series opener to Rays