The Detroit Tigers will look to snap a five-game losing streak and remain in the American League wild card race when they battle the Tampa Bay Rays in a key matchup on Monday night. Tampa Bay is coming off a 3-1 win over Baltimore on Sunday, while Detroit dropped an 11-7 decision to Kansas City. The Rays (77-53), who lead the AL East, are 34-30 on the road this season. The Tigers (61-69), who are fourth in the AL Central, are 32-31 on their home field in 2026.
First pitch from Comerica Park in Detroit is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Tampa Bay is a -126 favorite on the money line (risk $126 to win $100) in the latest Rays vs. Tigers odds, while the over/under, is 7.5.
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