Following a rain-affected victory in a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Detroit Tigers are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in a weekend series. The matchup will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, from June 20 to June 22.
This season, the Rays have temporarily relocated their home games to Steinbrenner Field due to damage to the Tropicana Field dome caused by Hurricane Milton on October 9. The Tigers will be looking to maintain their strong performance, currently holding the best record in Major League Baseball at 48-28, two games ahead of the Chicago Cubs and with a 9½-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.
In their recent series against the Pirates, the Tigers had mixed results. They kicked off with a 7-3 victory bolstered by Javier Báez’s two-home-run performance. However, a controversial 10th-inning review in Game 2 allowed the Pirates to seize an 8-4 victory, preventing the Tigers from achieving a series sweep. Despite the setback, the Tigers’ resilient record continues to shine.
The upcoming series against the Rays is poised to be an exciting clash, as both teams are currently navigating their respective seasons. The Tigers look to continue their impressive run, having previously dominated the Rays in 2024 with a 5-1 record.
Game Schedule:
– Friday, June 20: 7:05 p.m. ET (RHP Jack Flaherty vs. RHP Shane Baz)
– Saturday, June 21: 12:10 p.m. ET (RHP Sawyer Gipson-Long vs. RHP Ryan Pepiot)
– Sunday, June 22: 12:10 p.m. ET (RHP Casey Mize vs. RHP Zack Littell)
Fans can catch all games on the FanDuel Sports Network, with additional viewing options available on Fox for Saturday’s game. The Tigers will aim to build on their successful tenure while the Rays, after struggling early in the season, hope to capitalize on their home field advantage.
This upcoming series represents an opportunity for the Tigers to solidify their lead in the division while facing a familiar opponent in the Rays. With key matchups on the mound, fans can look forward to an engaging weekend of baseball in Tampa.