Jonathan Aranda crushed a homer and Drew Rasmussen dazzled on the mound, striking out batters and limiting Detroit to just three hits over six innings as the Tampa Bay Rays stormed to a 4-1 victory. The win snaps a seven-game losing streak for Tampa Bay and comes at a crucial time as they chase momentum, while Detroit’s skid stretches to six losses in a row and nine of ten — slipping further from playoff contention. Rasmussen’s gem extends his winning streak to seven straight starts, second-longest in franchise history. Framber Valdez struggled mightily, surrendering four runs (three earned) on eight hits and walking two without a single strikeout. Tampa Bay jumped ahead early with two runs in the second thanks to hits and a left field miscue, added another in the fourth via a squeeze play, and Aranda’s solo shot in the sixth sealed it. Detroit got one back in the bottom of the fourth, but it wasn’t enough. The teams square off again tonight, with Detroit’s young starter facing Tampa Bay’s reliable lefty.
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