Tigers score 10 runs, hold off Rays for 10-9 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Tigers defeated the Rays 10-9 on Monday night in St. Petersburg. Detroit hit five home runs, including back-to-back-to-back shots in the third inning, and held a substantial lead before a late rally from Tampa Bay. Will Vest saved the game in a tense ninth inning after the Tigers nearly let a five-run lead slip away. This victory marked the end of a four-game losing streak for Detroit, who entered the matchup with the worst record in the American League. The teams will continue their three-game series at Tropicana Field.
- •Tigers hit five home runs, three in a row in the third inning.
- •Riley Greene's double opened the scoring in the first.
- •Will Vest closed the game after a shaky eighth inning.
- •Tigers improve their record after a four-game losing streak.
- •Next game in the series against the Rays is scheduled.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers ride home-run barrage to beat Rays in opener
"The Tigers hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the third inning in a win over Tampa Bay on Monday.
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