The wheels haven't come off for the Tigers yet, after two innings, but the lug nuts are loose.
The Rays, who sent eight to the plate, scored three times with two outs -- including twice on a triple that ate up Tyler Collins in right field -- to take a three-run lead.
Tim Beckham led off the bottom of the second with a single, before being wiped out on a fielder's choice off the bat of Daniel Robertson. After Jesus Sucre struck out swinging for the second out, things got dicey.
Peter Bourjos singled, moving Robertson to third.