Detroit — It got obliterated by a gruesome top of the ninth inning, but Matt Manning’s performance Sunday was encouraging for the Tigers on several fronts.
It didn't result in a win, though. Gregory Soto, Tigers' closer, walked Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the ninth inning to break a scoreless tie and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to score seven times.
Final: Rays 7, Tigers 0.
But with the Tigers these days -- now 24 games under .500 (43-67) -- you take your pockets of light where you can find them.