The Detroit Tigers began a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays tonight on the right foot, with a 2-0 win. This win snapped a 38-game losing streak while being held under three runs. Detroit’s pitching and defense really came through tonight.
Daniel Norris started the game for Detroit but was pulled after only three innings of work, likely due to a blister on his left hand. Norris had a great start, only allowing one hit, three walks, and striking out three batters. Drew VerHagen came in to replace him and had a spectacular performance, going 5.