Tigers score 10 runs, hold off Rays for 10-9 victory

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Tigers score 10 runs, hold off Rays for 10-9 victory
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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