The Detroit Tigers faced a tough defeat against the Tampa Bay Rays, losing 8-3 in Game 2 of their series. The game started poorly as the Rays capitalized on a passed ball by catcher Jake Rogers, leading to four unearned runs in the first inning. Left-hander Brant Hurter struggled, exiting after just two outs, while right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long managed to cover the remaining innings but allowed four additional runs, including three solo home runs. The Tigers have now lost three consecutive games and have not won on Saturdays since April.

Despite the challenges, Kerry Carpenter and Jahmai Jones each recorded doubles for the Tigers, with Jones driving in a run in the eighth. However, the Tigers’ recent struggles have raised concerns about their performance, particularly their inability to win away from home.