NEWSLETTER
Zack Littell will take the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays (12-11) when they host starter Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers (12-10) on Monday, with first pitch at 6:50 PM ET.
If you’re planning on watching this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Tampa Bay-Detroit matchup.
When is Rays vs. Tigers and when does it start?
Where to watch Rays vs. Tigers
The Rays and Tigers will take to the field at Tropicana Field for this matchup on April 22, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSSUN.
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Rays Stats, Odds & Insights
The Rays are 10-8 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 55.6% of those games).
Tampa Bay averages 0.8 home runs per game to rank 24th in baseball with 18 total home runs .
The Rays’ .359 slugging percentage is 22nd in baseball.
Tampa Bay has the 23rd-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.32).
The Rays have the 24th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.346).
Tigers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Tigers have won six, or 50%, of the 12 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
Detroit has hit just 15 homers this season, which ranks 28th in the majors.
The Tigers rank 26th in the majors with a .338 team slugging percentage.
Detroit pitchers have a combined ERA of 2.94 ERA this year, third-best in baseball.
Tigers pitchers have a 1.108 WHIP this season, second-best in the majors.
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Rays Starter Recent Performance: Zack Littell
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Angels | Apr. 17 | 5.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| at Angels | Apr. 10 | 4.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| at Rockies | Apr. 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Mar. 30 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
Tigers Starter Recent Performance: Tarik Skubal
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rangers | Apr. 17 | 6.1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | Apr. 12 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Athletics | Apr. 5 | 6.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| at White Sox | Mar. 28 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Rays Key Players to Watch
Littell (1-0 with a 2.14 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Rays, his fifth of the season.
The right-hander last appeared on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up eight hits.
The 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.14, with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in four games this season. Opposing hitters have a .274 batting average against him.
Amed Rosario leads Tampa Bay with a batting average of .351. He’s also hit two home runs with 12 RBI.
Isaac Paredes is batting .263 this season with a team-high five home runs and 14 RBI.
Harold Ramirez has 22 hits this season and a slash line of .268/.274/.317.
Tigers Key Players to Watch
The Tigers will hand the ball to Skubal (2-0) for his fifth start of the season.
The left-hander gave up two earned runs in 6 1/3 innings pitched on Wednesday in his last outing, a matchup with the Texas Rangers.
The 27-year-old has an ERA of 2.28, a 5.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .803 in four games this season.
Riley Greene leads the Tigers with three home runs.
Mark Canha has shown his power as he leads his team with three home runs.
Kerry Carpenter paces the Tigers with three home runs and 12 runs batted in, while putting up a team-best batting average of .318.
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