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Tigers Power Past Rays 5-1 to Open Comerica Series

Detroit extended its AL Central lead ahead of Tuesday’s Pepiot-Flaherty pitching duel

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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The Detroit Tigers’ Colt Keith, right, celebrates with teammate Zach McKinstry (39) after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Detroit. (Duane Burleson/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Keider Montero delivered six innings of one-run ball in his first start since being recalled from Triple-A Toledo, striking out four.
  • Javier Báez launched a two-run second-inning homer for his 10th this season, marking his first double-digit total since 2022.
  • Detroit’s defense turned two potential rallies into outs before solo homers by Zach McKinstry and Colt Keith in the seventh inning.
  • Monday’s win was Detroit’s fourth straight victory and extended its lead in the AL Central to 14 games over Minnesota.
  • The series continues Tuesday with Tampa Bay’s Ryan Pepiot (6-6, 3.34 ERA) facing Detroit’s Jack Flaherty (5-9, 4.84 ERA).