How many times have you seen it before? A solid play in the field leads to a big hit.
Alex Avila had a putout to save a run from scoring in the top half of the fourth inning, and sure enough, he then delivered to a solo shot in the bottom half to start a five-run Detroit onslaught.
With that, the Tigers lead 6-2 after four innings.
Rays RHP Erasmo Ramirez retired nine straight Tigers batters entering the fourth inning, but he exited the frame with the worst start of the season.
Avila led off the inning when he hit a solo homer to tie the game, and Justin Upton’s RBI double scored Miguel Cabrera (walk) to give the Tigers the lead.