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Tampa Bay Downed 9-1 By Detroit - Shane McClanahan Takes Loss

Tampa Bay dropped a 9-1 decision at Comerica Park on Saturday as Detroit legged out a win behind winning pitcher Garrett Hill.

Detroit was an underdog by +210 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.

Garrett Hill earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 3, and allowing 6 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jonathan Schoop in the win.

Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis worked 0.2 innings, giving up 3 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Christian Bethancourt in a losing cause.

Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-9 advantage in hits.