The Tigers’ rally came up just short Friday night, as they dropped the first game of a three-game set against the Tampa Rays, 7-5.
Jose Iglesias reached base on an error by Rays shortstop Brad Miller, before Miguel Cabrera advanced him to third on a single with two outs. Victor Martinez grounded out to Miller to end the game.
The loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Tigers.
Cameron Maybin continued his hot start for the Tigers, going 3-for-4, and improving his batting average to .615 (8-for-13) since being activated from the disabled list on Monday.