Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers
7:05 PM ET, May 23, 2011
Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
As the Tampa Bay Rays ended their longest losing streak in more than six weeks, the Detroit Tigers also just halted a lengthy skid.
Only one of these clubs can build some momentum Monday night at Comerica Park, where they'll meet for the first time this season.
After Rays starters posted a 5.70 ERA during a 2-6 skid, James Shields threw a three-hitter Sunday as Tampa Bay (26-21) defeated Florida 4-0 to snap a three-game losing streak. It was the Rays' longest winless stretch since opening a franchise-worst 0-6.
"My job is to come in and get this shut down," Shields said after matching a club record with 13 strikeouts. "Now we can go to Detroit and get some wins."
The Tigers (23-23) will look to do the same as they open a 10-game homestand.
"We're back to .500 and hopefully we'll get on a positive roll," manager Jim Leyland said after Detroit snapped a five-game slide Sunday with a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh. "Our starting pitching has been good and we've got to give them some help."
Only one of these clubs can build some momentum Monday night at Comerica Park, where they'll meet for the first time this season.
After Rays starters posted a 5.70 ERA during a 2-6 skid, James Shields threw a three-hitter Sunday as Tampa Bay (26-21) defeated Florida 4-0 to snap a three-game losing streak. It was the Rays' longest winless stretch since opening a franchise-worst 0-6.
"My job is to come in and get this shut down," Shields said after matching a club record with 13 strikeouts. "Now we can go to Detroit and get some wins."
The Tigers (23-23) will look to do the same as they open a 10-game homestand.
"We're back to .500 and hopefully we'll get on a positive roll," manager Jim Leyland said after Detroit snapped a five-game slide Sunday with a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh. "Our starting pitching has been good and we've got to give them some help."
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