Overview

• Javier Báez launched a two-run homer in the second inning, marking his 10th of the season and his best power output since 2022.
• Recalled from Triple-A Toledo, Keider Montero threw six innings of one-run ball with four strikeouts in his first start since June 19.
• Zach McKinstry’s on-the-fly throw and Riley Greene’s diving catch thwarted potential Tampa Bay rallies in the third and fourth innings.
• McKinstry and Colt Keith each added solo homers off reliever Paul Gervase in the seventh to put the game out of reach.
• The Tigers improved to four straight wins and deepened their division cushion as the Rays fell to 49-42 after losing seven of their last 10 games.