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Clark's First Homer Lifts Tigers Past Rays
26 Aug
Summary
- Max Clark's first home run at Comerica Park secured a 4-1 victory.
- The go-ahead two-run homer ended the Tigers' six-game losing streak.
- Lefty reliever Drew Sommers earned his first MLB win against his original organization.
Max Clark ignited the Detroit Tigers' offense with his first home run at Comerica Park, a crucial two-run blast that powered the team to a 4-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night. This pivotal hit ended the Tigers' six-game losing streak and gave them their first lead in the series.
The dramatic home run came off Rays lefty Ian Seymour, giving Detroit a 2-1 advantage. This lead was extended later in the inning due to a Rays error, marking the Tigers' first multi-run lead in over a week. The victory was credited to reliever Drew Sommers, who earned his first big league win.
Starter Jackson Jobe provided 4 1/3 innings of one-run ball, navigating a bases-loaded jam in the fourth inning before being relieved. Sommers then entered the game and retired all five batters he faced, securing the win against his former organization.
