Rays Score 14 Runs, Diaz Hits Two Homers vs Tigers

Yandy Díaz played a pivotal role in the Tampa Bay Rays' 14-8 victory over the Detroit Tigers, going 3-for-5 with two solo home runs, including a leadoff homer that set the tone early. This performance extended Díaz's hitting streak to 11 games, with a remarkable .468 batting average during the streak. Rays starter Shane Baz earned his fourth consecutive win, striking out six over 5 1/3 innings, while Detroit's Jack Flaherty struggled, allowing eight runs in just 2 1/3 innings and being chased early from the game. Matt Thaiss contributed significantly with four RBIs and multiple hits, supported by strong offensive efforts from Curtis Mead, Taylor Walls, and Kameron Misner. Despite two home runs from Detroit's Riley Greene, the Tigers were unable to overcome the Rays' early offensive surge and consistent hitting throughout the game. Tampa Bay's victory keeps them just 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Yankees in the AL East and marks their sixth time this season scoring 10 or more runs at home.