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Rays Rally to Defeat Tigers 7-3, Snapping Detroit’s Five-Game Win Streak

A four-run rally in the sixth gave Tampa Bay the decisive lead that snapped Detroit’s streak, boosting its postseason momentum.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 09: Zack Littell #52 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the bottom of the first inning at Comerica Park on July 09, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
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The Detroit Tigers’ Wenceel Perez slides in safely at third base as the Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero takes the throw during the fourth inning at Comerica Park on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images/TNS)
Jul 9, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a single in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Chase Lee’s struggles fueled a four-run sixth with run-scoring doubles by Ha-Seong Kim and Danny Jansen.
  • First-time All-Star Junior Caminero homered in the seventh and scored twice to anchor Tampa Bay’s late rally.
  • Zack Littell allowed three runs over 5⅔ innings to earn the win and stabilize the Rays’ pitching.
  • Detroit’s Gleyber Torres extended his on-base streak to 22 games with a fourth-inning double, marking the longest active run in the majors.
  • The Rays travel to Boston for a four-game series starting Thursday while Detroit rests before hosting Seattle on Friday ahead of the All-Star break.