Detroit survived a wild offensive showcase to defeat Tampa Bay 10-9 at Tropicana Field, with both teams combining for 22 hits and 19 runs in a game that featured seven home runs and multiple lead changes.
Dillon Dingler carried the Tigers' attack with a 4-for-5 performance that included two home runs and four RBIs. The catcher opened the scoring in the first inning with a double that brought home two runs, then added solo homers in the third and fifth innings. Riley Greene contributed three hits and three RBIs, including a first-inning double and a third-inning homer. Kerry Carpenter also went deep in the third inning as part of his three-hit night.
Detroit built an early 6-0 advantage with four runs in the third inning, highlighted by back-to-back home runs from Dingler and Carpenter, followed by Greene's blast. The Tigers extended their lead to 8-2 through six innings before Tampa Bay mounted a furious comeback. Ryan Vilade's three-run homer in the sixth inning cut the deficit to 8-5, and the Rays nearly completed the rally in the eighth when Nick Fortes doubled home two runs and Ben Williamson singled home two more to make it 10-9.
Griffin Jax absorbed the loss for Tampa Bay, allowing six runs over four innings while striking out five. Tyler Holton earned his first win of the season for Detroit with 1.2 scoreless innings in relief. Will Vest recorded his first save despite allowing one run in the final 1.2 innings.
Detroit snapped a four-game losing streak and improved to 22-38. Tampa Bay fell to 36-20 despite the offensive outburst. Yandy Diaz collected three hits for the Rays and sits six doubles away from 200 career doubles.