Tigers shut out Rays 8-0 behind strong performances from Flaherty and De Jesus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:07 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Detroit Tigers secured an 8-0 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 2, showcasing dominant pitching and an explosive offense. Jack Flaherty earned his first win in 250 days, delivering five scoreless innings while striking out six. Enmanuel De Jesus followed with four flawless innings, recording a save without allowing any base runners. Gleyber Torres made an impactful return from injury with a home run, contributing to the team's strong offensive showing. The Tigers look to complete a series sweep against the Rays in the next game scheduled for June 3.
- •Jack Flaherty strikes out six in five scoreless innings.
- •Enmanuel De Jesus throws four hitless innings for the save.
- •Gleyber Torres hits a home run in his first game back.
- •The Tigers aim for a series sweep against the Rays on June 3.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — The Streak Starts Now: 3 Stars from the Tigers' 8-0 Rout of the Rays
"Jack Flaherty’s historic win and a flawless four-inning save from Enmanuel De Jesus power Detroit to a dominant shutout, signaling a fresh start for the surging club.
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