Detroit Tigers tops Tampa Bay Rays 4-1
Game Summary
Detroit Tigers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 4-1.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 5th. Detroit Tigers pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Jonny DeLuca led Tampa Bay Rays's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Tampa Bay Rays starter Casey Legumina threw 2.1 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Max Clark led Detroit Tigers's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Sommers threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Tampa Bay Rays starter Casey Legumina: 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 0 BB (27 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.7 IP, 3 ER, 5 K (ERA 4.76).
Detroit Tigers starter Jackson Jobe: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K, 3 BB (86 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.7 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Tampa Bay Rays: 5 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.161). Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Junior Caminero (2-for-4), Liam Hicks (2-for-4).
Detroit Tigers: 7 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.241). 3 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Spencer Torkelson (2-for-3).