Game #93: Tampa Bay Rays @ Detroit Tigers, Tuesday July 8th,2025 6:40 Pm

[biggunsbob]

Rays@Tigers​

July 8th, 2025​

6:40 Pm​

tv Fandaul sports​

Comerica Park​

Ryan Pepiot
RHP
6-6, 3.34 ERA, 101 SO


Rays Record
(49-42)

TB Lineup

1. Y Díaz (R) DH
2. J Aranda (L) 1B
3. J Caminero (R) 3B
4. J Lowe (L) RF
5. H Kim (R) SS
6. J Mangum (S) LF
7. C Simpson (L) CF
8. J Caballero (R) 2B
9. M Thaiss (L) C

Jack Flaherty
RHP
5-9, 4.84 ERA, 109 SO


Tigers Record
(58-34)


DET Lineup

1. C Keith (L) DH
2. G Torres (R) 2B
3. R Greene (L) LF
4. S Torkelson (R) 1B
5. W Pérez (S) RF
6. D Dingler (R) C
7. Z McKinstry (L) 3B
8. M Vierling (R) CF
9. J Báez (R) SS

 

[kalinecountry]

The Tigers are 24 games over .500 for the first time since 2013!
The Tigers' numbers really are incredible. They hit three more HRs and beat Tampa Bay 5-1. They're now 58-34, best in baseball, and 24-6 in the first game of a series. They don't wade into anything. They dive right in.

Colt Keith is the 4th youngest player in Detroit Tigers history to hit 2 doubles and a HR in the same game:
Al Kaline - 4X by 22 years, 200 days
Sam Crawford - 23 years, 110 days
Nick Castellanos - 23 years, 168 days
Colt Keith - 23 years, 327 days
Victor Reyes - 23, 332 days

Per the transactions report, the Tigers have released Manuel Margot from Toledo, and signed left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer. Smeltzer last pitched in the big leagues for the Marlins in 2023. Was pitching in the Mexican League this year.

Tigers Remain On Top Of MiLB Standings, Run Differential

Every Tigers MiLB farm team has a winning record, while High-A West Michigan has the best record in full-season ball at 54-26.

www.baseballamerica.com

Tigers Remain On Top Of MiLB Standings, Run Differential.
Baseball America

Zack McKinstry deserves to be an All-Star

The veteran utility man has had a breakout 2025 and deserves recognition for it.

www.blessyouboys.com

Zack McKinstry deserves to be an All-Star.
The veteran utility man has had a breakout 2025 and deserves recognition for it.
BYBTB

Scott Harris joined the broadcast last night, sharing thoughts on:- What is the Tigers team identity?- Journey of key players like McKinstry, Baez, Dingler, and Torkelson arriving to their breakout seasons.- Mindfulness surrounding promoting young players through the system.

https://www.mlb.com/fans/all-star-ball-crew-ballot

Pick your 2025 MLB All‑Star Ball Crew.
4 MLB Ball Boys and Girls, now YOU decide which 2 will join the Crew!
VOTING DETAILS.
Select any two (2) Ball Boys/Girls Tigers Ball Boy Frankie Boyd here.
Unlimited voting each day
Ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 8, 2025

 

[kalinecountry]

Another Alex Cobb injury update has Tigers fans ready to throw $15 million into the trash

Fans were already scratching their heads back in December when the Detroit Tigers signed 37-year-old pitcher Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract, and

motorcitybengals.com

Another Alex Cobb injury update has Tigers fans ready to throw $15 million into the trash.
MCBTB

ESPN proposes Tigers trade deadline addition who would be more trouble than he’s worth

A big splash at this month's trade deadline could go a long way toward helping the Detroit Tigers capture their first American League pennant since 2012. What e

motorcitybengals.com

ESPN proposes Tigers trade deadline addition who would be more trouble than he’s worth.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers outfielder takes important step toward returning from injured list

One of the Tigers' top hitters was placed on the injured list a week ago.

www.mlive.com

Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter takes an important step toward returning from the injured list.
Mlive

 

[biggunsbob]

KC series overlapped May and June.

Record)(Updated records)
(2-1)@ KC (44-48)
(2-2)@ WSox (30-61)
(2-1) vs Cubs (54-36)
(2-1) @ O’s (40-49)
(1-2) Reds (46-45)
(2-1)vs Pirates (38-54)
(1-2)@ TB (49-42)
(2-1) A’s (37-55)
(2-1) Twins (43-47)
(1-2) wash (37-53)
(3-0)@ Cleve (41-48)
(1-0) 2 TB (49-42)
3 vs M’s (48-42)


Verses AL Central
White Sox……5-2
Royals…………..5-2
Twins……………4-2
Guardians…..4-3

Inter-League Play
(17-13) (153-133) (RS-R

Records by month
March (1-3)
April…..(18-9)
May……(19-9)
June….(15-11)
July……(5-2)

 

[biggunsbob]

Hey Jack
Next time try not to throw a 1-2 count fastball down the middle.
Just another homer allowed. No big deal.
Use the damn count to your advantage maybe !

 

[biggunsbob]

Keith chases a 0-2 waste pitch.
Smart pitching.
Torres out early.
Greene k's on a 0-2 waste pitch inside way off the plate.

 

[biggunsbob]

Jack works out of trouble!
Nice patching!

 

[gotime909]

Keith chases a 0-2 waste pitch.
Smart pitching.
Torres out early.
Greene k's on a 0-2 waste pitch inside way off the plate.

That pitch to keith was in the zone and the one to Greene was just a damn good pitch. They arent "waste pitches" with pitch counts being lower now a days, pitchers arent wasting pitches. Good pitchers throw in the zone as much as possible.

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers getting mowed down by this pitcher.

 

[biggunsbob]

That pitch to keith was in the zone and the one to Greene was just a damn good pitch. They arent "waste pitches" with pitch counts being lower now a days, pitchers arent wasting pitches. Good pitchers throw in the zone as much as possible.

Pitch to Keith was very high. He can handle it 10% of the time. It was a waste pitch. Jacks 1-2 pitch was right down the middle. Guess batter was ready for it. Greens pitch was 6 in inches off the plate inside.
You either take that pitch or swing and miss. Pitcher never was throwing a strike on that pitch.

 

[biggunsbob]

2-0 rays with a base open righty coming up. Doesn’t Kim has a shoulder issue ?

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers 3rd
McKinstry popout 3rd.
Vierling HBP (SB)
Baez popout 2b
Keith BB (tough take)
Torres 1st pitch 2b unassisted

(Tigers still without a hit).
Poor Jack. He never gets run support.

 

[biggunsbob]

Tampa Bay 4th
Leadoff BB
Strikeout
Popout 2b
F-8

 

[biggunsbob]

If im reading this right the team has been shutout 4 times in Jacks starts. That can’t be right ?

Jack Flaherty 2025 Pitching Game Logs | Baseball-Reference.com

Jack Flaherty Every game played with complete stats, links to box scores and automated row summing for 2025

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[biggunsbob]

Tigers 4th (trail 2-0)

Greene K’s
Tork. Kaboom #21 366 Feet to LF (2-1 now )
Perez F-8
Dingler 6-3

Since Perez hot start he is now batting .256. Need to get his bat going again. .

 

[biggunsbob]

Tork !
Lineout DP 2 outs for TB . That ball was smoked.
K ends the inning.

 

[tomdalton22]

Tork !
Lineout DP 2 outs for TB . That ball was smoked.

Every game I watch, Tork looks great defensively.

 

[biggunsbob]

Tigers 5th
McKinstry BB (sb)
Vierling HBP
Baez K’s
Keith single RBI 2-2
Torres singles to RF
Greene F-9

Vierling caught in tween 2nd and 3rd by cut of guy.
They had no shot to get McKinstry any home I really do not get why Vierling would be that far off second with the play in front of him ?

 

[biggunsbob]

Every game I watch, Tork looks great defensively.

I agree me too.