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Detroit Tigers' pitchers shelled in exhibition loss to Rays, 10-5

The Tigers held an open tryout in Lakeland, Fla. on Monday, March 5, 2018. Hear from former major league catcher and current free agent Steve Clevenger. George Sipple, Detroit Free Press

At Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, Fla.

What happened: The Detroit Tigers lost to the Tampa Bay Rays, 10-5. … It was ugly. … Tigers starting pitcher Artie Lewicki struggled in the first inning and reliever Alex Wilson struggled in the fifth. … Wilson, without any help from his defense, could not make it out of the fifth inning.