Rays and Tigers Trade Blows as Shane McClanahan Sets the Table for a 6th-Inning Tie

The Tampa Bay Rays left Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium with a 6-11 spring record after a 4-4 tie with the Detroit Tigers, who moved to 4-9, in a 2:36 game that drew 6026.

First inning

The Rays opened at 1:05 PM EDT with 1 hit and 0 runs in the top of the inning as the Tigers posted 1 run on 1 hit in the bottom.

Second inning

The Rays were held scoreless again while the Tigers added 2 runs on 2 hits to stretch the early margin.

Third inning

The Rays managed 1 hit but no runs in the third as the Tigers collected 2 hits without scoring.

Fourth inning

The Rays produced 2 runs on 2 hits to start closing the gap, and the Tigers went without a hit or a run in response.

Fifth inning

The Rays put up 0 runs in the fifth, and the Tigers also went scoreless in the same inning.

Sixth inning

The Rays delivered the pivot with 2 runs on 1 hit to level the game, and this Rays vs Tigers recap centered on that swing inning after Detroit logged 1 hit with no runs.

Seventh inning

The Rays had 1 hit and no runs in the seventh while the Tigers scored 1 run on 1 hit to reclaim a lead.

Eighth inning

The Rays answered pressure with 2 hits and 0 runs in the eighth, and the Tigers stayed even with 0 hits and 0 runs.

Ninth inning

The Rays went down with 0 hits and 0 runs in the ninth as the Tigers recorded 2 hits without scoring to keep it tied.

The Rays finished with 8 hits, 4 runs, and 0 errors while leaving 7 men on base, and the Tigers ended with 9 hits, 4 runs, and 1 error.

Next on the schedule

The Rays are scheduled to host the Twins at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida, on 03/10/2026 at 1:05 PM EDT, and the broadcast will be available on the Rays Radio Network as the Rays vs Tigers final thoughts shift to the next matchup.

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