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Kenta Maeda racks up 5 strikeouts in Detroit Tigers' 4-1 loss to Rays in spring training


Published on 2025-03-05 00:05:28 - MSN
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  • Kenta Maeda looked sharp on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, striking out five batters over 3
  • scoreless innings.

Kenta Maeda, the Detroit Tigers' new pitcher, showcased his skills in a spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays, striking out five batters over three innings. Despite his strong performance, the Tigers lost to the Rays with a final score of 4-1. Maeda, who signed a two-year, $24 million contract with Detroit, allowed only one run on two hits and a walk. His outing was highlighted by his effective use of a splitter, which he threw 17 times, leading to 10 swings and misses. However, the Tigers' offense struggled, managing just one run on a solo home run by Parker Meadows, while the Rays capitalized on their opportunities, including a two-run homer by Curtis Mead.

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