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Tigers hold off Rays for 4-1 victory in Detroit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:17 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Tigers hold off Rays for 4-1 victory in Detroit

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays fell to the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on August 25, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Rays had an opportunity to take control in the fourth inning with the bases loaded but managed only one run. The Tigers responded with three runs in the fifth, including a two-run home run by Max Clark. Detroit added another run in the seventh inning, extending their lead. Rays' pitchers Legumina and Seymour threw a combined eight innings, while the Tigers used five pitchers to secure the victory. The loss did not impact the Rays' position, maintaining a 3.5-game lead in the AL East.

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By the Numbers

•Rays scored one run in the fourth inning with bases loaded.
•Tigers took the lead with three runs in the fifth inning.
•Max Clark hit a two-run home run for Detroit.
•Seymour allowed four runs over 5.2 innings for the Rays.
•Jansen earned his 17th save of the season for the Tigers.

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4:17 AMYahoo Sports — They had their chance: Rays 1, Tigers 4

What they're saying

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The Rays had their chance to take control of this one in the fourth inning with the bases loaded and just one out. Jackson Jobe, the Tigers’ starter, was floundering having allowed three hits, a walk and a run in the first five batters. Nonetheless, the Rays were able to muster just the one run […]
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