Fulmer impressive for Tigers in 5-4 win over Rays
Michael Fulmer struck out 11 over seven innings and Cameron Maybin, James McCann and J.D. Martinez all homered to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Tampa Bay Rays
4
Detroit Tigers
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| DET | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-10 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-5 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-3 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Play Result 4-5
Longoria struck out swinging, Longoria safe at first on passed ball by McCann, Miller scored.
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Passed Ball 4-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Miller tripled to deep right, Casali and Guyer scored.
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Advancing On Force 3-5
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Advancing On Force 2-5
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
J.D. Martinez homered to right (366 feet), Kinsler scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-5
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
McCann homered to left (416 feet), Maybin scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-3
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 1-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Longoria homered to left (358 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Maybin homered to left (382 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 4-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Casali grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 4-5
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Casali batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Jennings struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (looking)
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Jennings batting
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Play Result 4-5
Motter ran for Morrison.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Morrison walked.
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Morrison batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Souza Jr. struck out looking.
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 3 (looking)
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Souza Jr. batting
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Play Result 4-5
Rodríguez relieved J. Wilson.
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Play Result 4-5
Romine at third base.
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Start Inning 4-5
Top of the 9th inning
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End Inning 4-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-5
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Play Result 4-5
Maybin struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 4-5
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 4-5
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 4-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-5
Maybin batting
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Head to Head
DET wins series 2-1
Injuries
Detroit Tigers
- Jake Miller Out
- Will Vest Out
- Trey Sweeney Out
- Wenceel Perez Out
- Reese Olson Out
Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Pepiot Out
- Shane McClanahan Out
- Edwin Uceta Out
Lineups
ConfirmedDET
Ian Kinsler2B3
J.D. MartinezRF28
Miguel Cabrera1B24
Victor MartinezDH41
Nick Castellanos3B21
Justin UptonLF8
Cameron MaybinCF15
James McCannC8
Jose IglesiasSS7
Substitutes
Andrew Romine3B24
TB
Brandon GuyerLF24
Brad MillerSS15
Evan Longoria3B3
Steve Pearce2B25
Corey DickersonDH10
Steven Souza Jr.RF21
Logan Morrison1B21
Kevin KiermaierCF93
Curt CasaliC12
Substitutes
Taylor MotterPR55
Desmond JenningsCF8
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