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Detroit Tigers lose to Tampa Bay Rays in spring training, 7-3

Detroit Tigers prospect Isaac Paredes taking batting practice in Tiger Town during 2019 spring training. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, 7-3, in Grapefruit League lay on Friday in Port Charlotte, Fla.

Hitting highlights

Ronny Rodriguez, who started at shortstop, hit his fourth home run of the spring. ... Niko Goodrum, who led off and played center field, had two hits, including a double. ... Harold Castro, the right fielder, also had two-hit game with a double. John Hicks also had two hits.

Pitching highlights

Spencer Turnbull got the start and allowed and earned run on five hits and a walk over four innings, striking out two.