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.
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.
Miguel Cabrera was 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs.
Aníbal Sanchez went six-plus innings for the Tigers, allowing five runs on six hits, while striking out four and walking two.
Matt Andriese went 5 1/3 innings, giving up four runs on five hits while striking out three and walking two.