If ever there should have been a series for the Rays to capitalize against another team to bolster their chances at locking down a wildcard spot, this would be that series. The Tigers have not been good this season, and that is putting it mildly. With Detroit fans rallying for the firing of the team GM, and almost no major moves made at the deadline, the Tigers were poised to be swept this weekend.
Yet, things really didn’t go the Rays’ way in this second game of the series. Corey Kluber, who has a strong record against the Tigers, did well, but had a bumpy start that gave the Tigers their early lead.