Tigers 7, Rays 6
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - A two-run homer in the eighth by Alex Avila gave the Tigers a lead they would not relinquish, as Detroit beats the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 on Tuesday night.
As heard on 97.1 The Ticket, the Tigers came into the eighth inning down by a run when Avila homered for the second time in the game and brought in Jhonny Peralta to take a lead into the ninth and win the second game in the three game series against the Rays.
Speaking with The Ticket post-game, second baseman Scott Sizemore talks about his play during the game: "I was looking to be more aggressive in the strike zone," says Sizemore.
Avila hit a go-ahead, two-run shot off Cesar Ramos. He had a solo drive in the sixth off starter Wade Davis.
Al Alburquerque (1-1) earned his first major league victory in his 14th appearance after getting two key outs in the eighth. He inherited a bases-loaded, one-out jam and got out of it by striking out Sean Rodriguez and getting Sam Fuld to ground into a fielder's choice.
Joaquin Benoit pitched the ninth for his first save, filling in for Jose Valverde because the Detroit closer threw 27 pitches Monday night.
Ramos (0-1) gave up hits to both batters he faced.
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