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Tigers Stretch Winning Streak to Five With 2-0 Series Lead Over Rays

Colt Keith’s go-ahead homer highlighted a stretch in which the Tigers outscored opponents 19-6

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

  • The Tigers defeated the Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night at Comerica Park after Colt Keith’s two-run homer in the seventh inning broke a 2-2 tie.
  • Detroit has won five straight games, outscoring opponents 19-6 during the streak.
  • Jack Flaherty limited Tampa Bay to two runs over 6 1/3 innings and reliever Tommy Kahnle earned the win in relief.
  • Javier Báez’s two-run homer and Keider Montero’s six innings of one-run pitching helped launch the streak with a 5-1 opener victory.
  • Wednesday’s series finale at Comerica Park will feature Zack Littell for the Rays against the Tigers’ Reese Olson as Tampa Bay seeks to avoid a sweep.