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Aranda's Home Run and Rasmussen's Six Strong Innings Lead Rays Past Slumping Tigers, 4-1
Drew Rasmussen allowed one run in six innings for his seventh straight win, and Bryan Baker earned his 38th save as Tampa Bay improved in the wild-card race.
On Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-1 in Detroit, with Jonathan Aranda providing crucial offensive support for the road victory.
Entering the contest, both teams faced recent struggles; the Rays had lost seven of their last 10 games, while the slumping Tigers dropped six consecutive contests.
Pitcher Drew Rasmussen improved to 14-5, allowing one run on three hits over six innings to secure his seventh consecutive win, while Bryan Baker earned his 38th save.
Tampa Bay established an early 2-0 lead in the second inning; Jonathan Aranda's home run in the sixth extended the advantage over Detroit.
The three-game series continues Tuesday night in Detroit, where Tigers RHP Jackson Jobe faces Rays LHP Ian Seymour .
Jonathan Aranda connected a home run and Drew Rasmussen allowed three unstoppable in six solid innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1, who went through a bad time, Monday night.