The battling Tigers finally broke through, downing Tampa Bay 4-1 at Comerica Park to snap that losing streak and remind us why we keep the faith. Jackson Jobe got the job started and leaned on relief from the bullpen to close it out, and rookie Max Clark gave the home crowd a moment to remember: his first career homer, right here in our own yard. Now we go for the whole series. First pitch this afternoon at 1:10pm, and then feisty ace Tarik Skubal takes the ball Friday night at 6:40 against his old team — that one has our full attention. It won't be easy sitting 7 games behind Chicago in the Central, but you climb one game at a time. Over on the gridiron, our Detroit Lions close the preseason at Indianapolis. Saturday afternoon most likely brings no starters, so Coach Campbell and the staff get one last look at the reserves scrapping to make the squad before Final Cut day Sunday. Every rep matters when your roster spot is on the line. Big weekend of Detroit sports ahead, and we wouldn't want to spend it anywhere else. Let's keep the good vibes rolling, Detroit.
