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For Rays SS Willy Adames, Tuesday’s game was more introduction than revenge

One-time Tigers prospect makes the best of first visit to Detroit’s Comerica Park.

Rays SS Willy Adames launches his grand slam on Tuesday night against the Tigers. [CESAR OSORIO]

Rays SS Willy Adames launches his grand slam on Tuesday night against the Tigers. [CESAR OSORIO]

DETROIT — Willy Adames wasn’t looking for revenge.

More of a means to introduce himself.

Signed, developed and deemed a prospect by the Tigers, Adames was traded during his 2014 Class A season, meaning he never got to play at Comerica Park.

Until Tuesday, when he capped a good individual showing in a bad team game, hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning that drew the Rays close in a game they would lose 9-6.