Going into this weekend series, the Rays probably thought they were primed for a good opportunity to help solidify their postseason berth while playing against a sub-.500 team for the second time in as many weeks. But if there’s one thing the Rays likely learned after their recent series in the Motor City, it’s that the Tigers might not have the strongest season numbers, but this is not the same team that limped its way through April.
The Tigers showed that in spades on Sunday’s afternoon game in St. Petersburg as they struck first against the AL-leading Rays, and never looked back.