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Tigers Extend AL Central Lead With 5-1 Win Over Rays

Detroit’s AL Central lead grew to 14 games with dominant pitching complementing a potent offense.

Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry, left, rounds the bases past Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, July 7, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Overview

  • Javier Báez hit a two-run homer in the second inning to reach 10 home runs and give Detroit an early advantage.
  • Keider Montero returned from Triple-A Toledo to allow one run on four hits and one walk over six innings with four strikeouts.
  • Relievers Tyler Holton, Brenan Hanifee and Will Vest combined for three scoreless innings to close out the series opener.
  • Key defensive stops by Zach McKinstry and Riley Greene thwarted Rays rallies and preserved Detroit’s lead.
  • The Tigers improved to 24 games over .500 for the first time since 2013, reinforcing their playoff push.