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Tigers 7, Rays 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers Monday, April 22, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers Monday, April 22, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Detroit Tigers' Mark Canha (21) runs the bases after his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell during the first inning. The Tigers win, 7 to 1.
Detroit Tigers' Mark Canha (21) runs the bases after his solo home run off Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell during the first inning. The Tigers win, 7 to 1.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell delivers to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith, center, tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Amed Rosario, right, attempting to steal second base during the first inning.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith, center, tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Amed Rosario, right, attempting to steal second base during the first inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal goes into his delivery against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal goes into his delivery against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning.
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Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows makes a leaping catch in a fly out by Tampa Bay Rays' Harold Ramirez during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows makes a leaping catch in a fly out by Tampa Bay Rays' Harold Ramirez during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez throws out Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena at first base during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez throws out Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena at first base during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez hits a single off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell during the fifth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez hits a single off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell during the fifth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers singles off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell during the fifth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Jake Rogers singles off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell during the fifth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez scores in front of Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto, left, on a throwing error by Jose Caballero during the fifth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez scores in front of Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto, left, on a throwing error by Jose Caballero during the fifth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez scores on a throwing error by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero as catcher Rene Pinto reaches for a high throw during the fifth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez scores on a throwing error by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero as catcher Rene Pinto reaches for a high throw during the fifth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Mark Canha lines an RBI single off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell during the fifth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Mark Canha lines an RBI single off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell during the fifth inning.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning.
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Mark Canha watches his bloopsingle off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski during the seventh inning.
Detroit Tigers' Mark Canha watches his bloopsingle off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski during the seventh inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter celebrates after his RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski scored Mark Canha during the seventh inning.
Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter celebrates after his RBI double off Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chris Devenski scored Mark Canha during the seventh inning.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Caballero watches his solo home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller during the eighth inning.
Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Caballero watches his solo home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller during the eighth inning.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Caballero, right, celebrates his home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller with third base coach Brady Williams during the eighth inning.
Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Caballero, right, celebrates his home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Shelby Miller with third base coach Brady Williams during the eighth inning.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri flips his bat after getting called out on strikes on a pitch from Detroit Tigers' Shelby Miller during the eighth inning.
Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri flips his bat after getting called out on strikes on a pitch from Detroit Tigers' Shelby Miller during the eighth inning.
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Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Kevin Kelly against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning.
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Kevin Kelly against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning.
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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joey Wentz against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joey Wentz against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, left, shakes hands with relief pitcher Joey Wentz after closing out the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning.
Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, left, shakes hands with relief pitcher Joey Wentz after closing out the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning.
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