So far, not good for the Detroit Tigers in their four-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays. After dropping the first game on Thursday night, 5-2, the good guys made a valiant effort to even the series but fell short in extra innings, 7-4. Because it is an even number of games between the two teams, Detroit still has a chance to walk away with a split if things go well.
Today’s matchup appears to be one that the Tigers might have a fighting chance in. Unfortunately, Tampa’s starter last night went much deeper into the game than I predicted in my preview and the bullpen ended up getting spared the attrition I expected, so there will be no feasting on a depleted relief corps.