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Found April 11, 2012 on Fox Sports Florida:
PLAYERS: Ben Zobrist,  Justin Verlander,  Evan Longoria,  Daniel Schlereth,  Jose Valverde,  James Shields,  Fernando Rodney
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Rays,  Detroit Tigers
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DETROIT (AP) -- Ben Zobrist hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the ninth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs in their final at-bat to beat Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Wednesday. The Tigers (4-1) lost for the first time this season. Verlander (0-1) took a one-hitter into the ninth and hadn't allowed a run all season, but he gave up one on a wild pitch. Evan Longoria then tied the game at 2 with a single to left on Verlander's 104th and final pitch. Daniel Schlereth came on and allowed a walk to load the bases, and Zobrist singled up the middle off Jose Valverde. James Shields (1-0) allowed six hits and two runs in eight innings. Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth for his third save.
Original Story: http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/04/11...
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