What just happened? That's exactly what the Tigers were wondering as the winning run crossed the plate for the Rays in the bottom of the ninth on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field, 8-7.
Francisco Rodriguez came in, looking for his sixth save of the season, but loaded the bases with no outs and a 7-6 lead. He recorded a crucial strikeout, keeping all runners put with one out. However, what looked like a routine double play ground ball to end the game ended up costing the Tigers.
Logan Morrison grounded to second base and Ian Kinsler set Jose Iglesias up for a potential game-ending double play, but he fell awkwardly during his toss to first, resulting in an errant throw into foul territory.