The Tigers/Rays series headed into its final game, and while it currently feels like every game is “must win” in this playoff hunt, the Tigers certainly had the Rays in a chokehold to start the series, so it was unsurprising to see Tampa Bay get a little fired up for the getaway game.
Tyler Alexander was on the mound for the Rays, a name Tigers fans might be familiar with. Meanwhile, the Tigers called on a battery of recovering pitchers, with Reese Olson getting the initial nod, before turning things over to Casey Mize.
The first inning was 1-2-3 for the Rays, and likewise 1-2-3 for the Tigers.