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Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (7), center fielder Harold Castro (30), second baseman Niko Goodrum (28) and left fielder Victor Reyes (22) celebrate after getting a win over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (7), center fielder Harold Castro (30), second baseman Niko Goodrum (28) and left fielder Victor Reyes (22) celebrate after getting a win over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris pitches in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris pitches in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws to home plate during the first inning.
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton throws to home plate during the first inning.
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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Michael Brosseau throws out Detroit Tigers' Jordy Mercer at first base after fielding his ground ball during the third inning.
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Michael Brosseau throws out Detroit Tigers' Jordy Mercer at first base after fielding his ground ball during the third inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera strikes out during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera strikes out during the fourth inning.
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Detroit Tigers' Dawel Lugo (18) scores from third base on a passed ball during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Dawel Lugo (18) scores from third base on a passed ball during the fourth inning.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Drew VerHagen pitches in the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Drew VerHagen pitches in the fourth inning.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer, top, throws to first base to get the double play against Tampa Bay Rays ' Eric Sogard after getting the force on Matt Duffy (5) at second base during the fourth inning.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer, top, throws to first base to get the double play against Tampa Bay Rays' Eric Sogard after getting the force on Matt Duffy (5) at second base during the fourth inning.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Detroit Tigers' Victor Reyes (22) slides safely into second base for a double as Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames catches a throw from the outfield during the sixth inning.
Detroit Tigers' Victor Reyes (22) slides safely into second base for a double as Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames catches a throw from the outfield during the sixth inning.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Austin Meadows (17) who was trying to steal second during the sixth inning.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Austin Meadows (17) who was trying to steal second during the sixth inning.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Detroit Tigers center fielder Victor Reyes (22) reacts after grounding out during the eighth inning.
Detroit Tigers center fielder Victor Reyes (22) reacts after grounding out during the eighth inning.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (7), center fielder Harold Castro (30), second baseman Niko Goodrum (28) and left fielder Victor Reyes (22) celebrate after getting a win over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (7), center fielder Harold Castro (30), second baseman Niko Goodrum (28) and left fielder Victor Reyes (22) celebrate after getting a win over the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Phelan M. Ebenhack, AP