Torres, Pérez and Greene go deep to back Flaherty as Tigers beat Rays 8-0
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0, with Gleyber Torres, Wenceel Pérez, and Riley Greene each hitting home runs. Jack Flaherty earned his first win since September, striking out six batters. The Tigers' victory marked their first road series win since the season opener against San Diego.
- ▪Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, and Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also contributed with home runs.
- ▪Jack Flaherty struck out six batters in five-plus innings for his first win since last September.
- ▪The Tigers had previously lost eight consecutive series before winning back-to-back games.
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