Tigers Daily Report
June 03, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers erupted for five home runs in a 10-9 win over the Rays on Monday night, snapping a four-game losing skid and ending their longest consecutive series-loss streak since 2019. Detroit faces Tampa Bay again today at 1:10 PM ET as they try to extend their winning streak.
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Tigers Look to Build on Momentum Against Rays
Coming into Tampa Bay carrying the weight of a season gone sideways, something shifted Monday night as the Tigers erupted for five home runs in a 10-9 win over the Rays, snapping a four-game losing skid and ending what had been their longest consecutive series-loss streak since 2019. Riley Greene was a triple shy of the cycle, Dillon Dingler went deep twice, and Detroit looked, for one night at least, like a team capable of beating anyone in the building. RHP Jack Flaherty (0-7, 5.81) was the Tigers' starter who finally earned his first win after being the first Tigers starter to lose his first seven decisions since Jordan Zimmermann in 2019, striking out nine with 20 swings-and-misses in 5.2 innings. The offensive explosion provides hope for a team struggling to produce runs consistently.
Source: MLB.com
Around the Club
Pitching — Tarik Skubal threw an impressive 64-pitch simulated game and appears to be on track to return around Friday, June 12 at Cleveland, with manager AJ Hinch saying "his reactions are starting to get even more competitive" and "he's getting closer to pitching competitively than he is rehabbing." Source: The Detroit News
Roster — The Tigers activated Kerry Carpenter from the 10-day injured list, with Carpenter batting fourth as the designated hitter. Source: Baseball Reference
Roster — The Tigers activated Madden from the 15-day injured list Monday and he is set to start Monday's game against the Rays after missing the last couple weeks with a right forearm contusion. Source: CBS Sports
Injuries — Closer Kenley Jansen was placed on the 15-day injured list with pelvic inflammation and will see a specialist to determine the severity of the injury. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
- Catcher Dillon Dingler led Monday's offensive showcase with two home runs, bringing his season total to 13 long balls—tying his entire 2025 regular season tally.
- The Tigers' 24-38 record doesn't erase their struggles, but the high-powered performance changes the temperature of the series.
Next Game
Tampa Bay Rays — June 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET, Tropicana Field
Tigers Daily Report — June 03, 2026