Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Josh Lowe (15) gives a single to his team in the dugout as he celebrates while on first base after hitting an RBI single to score a run in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Josh Lowe (15),on right, celebrates as he score on an RBI single hit by Daniel Robertson (26) scoring two runs in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash congratulates outfielder Jose Siri (22) as he scores on an RBI single hit by Daniel Robertson (26) who scores two runs in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Luke Raley (55) connects to hit an RBI single scoring two runs in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Luke Raley (55) in the on deck circle before stepping to the plate against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays equipment in the cubby holes of the dugout before the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Bases stacked near the dugout before the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (2) in the Rays dugout before hitting the field to take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson (26) in the dugout before the Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersbburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (8) looks on from the Rays dugout before hitting the field to take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. In background on left is infielder Yandy Diaz (2).
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) delivers from the mound during first inning action against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Luke Raley (55) attempts to make a play with Detroit Tigers infielder Cesar Hernandez (55) running to first during first of Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersbburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Jordan Qsar (99) is unable to come up with the catch on a deep ball hit by Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) scoring Tiger infielder Cesar Hernandez in the first inning during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, on left, watches from the dugout along with his son J.D. Cash, 10, as the Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.
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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (8) connects to hit a three run homer against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. Also scoring was Rene Pinto (50) and Yandy Diaz (2). DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (8) celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a three run homer against Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Miguel Diaz (58) in the second inning of a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. Also scoring was Rene Pinto (50) and Yandy Diaz (2). DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Rays Manuel Margot (13), left, celebrates with Brandon Lowe (8), center, as Lowe scores after hitting a three run homer against Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Miguel Diaz (58) in the second inning of a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. Also scoring was Rene Pinto (50) and Yandy Diaz (2). DIRK SHADD | Times
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RWYG4Y437ZCTXHZQKMHIA2P6MY.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Josh Lowe (15),on right, celebrates as he score on an RBI single hit by Daniel Robertson (26) scoring two runs in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/74RLQ7S5NZAMNPPKTV42ETT25Y.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash congratulates outfielder Jose Siri (22) as he scores on an RBI single hit by Daniel Robertson (26) who scores two runs in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/RWNFMPBU3FGG3IKFKWKIXRLJ7A.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays infielder Luke Raley (55) connects to hit an RBI single scoring two runs in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/UUE7K2DNBRA3DAEMCZIEBOS4MU.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays infielder Luke Raley (55) in the on deck circle before stepping to the plate against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/7ZRXK75LA5GO5AA66DCIEQI4YI.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays equipment in the cubby holes of the dugout before the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/5EWINPFYQVH2TB4IFXIRJJ67QE.jpg "Bases stacked near the dugout before the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/3MO2FHSBENE5DICNKJYQMQAPTA.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (2) in the Rays dugout before hitting the field to take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YLNC25IC6ZDDXMK4DZT7VUW42A.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson (26) in the dugout before the Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersbburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/APMLCUBHDVCWRN6SS43XVLSHVM.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (8) looks on from the Rays dugout before hitting the field to take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg. In background on left is infielder Yandy Diaz (2).")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/P2GIVET54BBSRHR7SIOG426W74.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) delivers from the mound during first inning action against the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/YR5ZITAIMRBKBO3M5RS33KZNTY.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Luke Raley (55) attempts to make a play with Detroit Tigers infielder Cesar Hernandez (55) running to first during first of Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
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/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/IDXYGCVIVVECZHVPXBRORMDXAI.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Jordan Qsar (99) is unable to come up with the catch on a deep ball hit by Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) scoring Tiger infielder Cesar Hernandez in the first inning during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tbt/3MTIVX6TVFEARAJ3SVL2OMSFWE.jpg "Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, on left, watches from the dugout along with his son J.D. Cash, 10, as the Rays take on the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game at Tropicana Field on Monday, March 13, 2023 in St. Petersburg.")
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