Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tyler Alexander was tagged with his third loss of the year as the team was defeated 5-2 by the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, two walks and four runs (three earned) while striking out four. The 27-year-old lefty is now 2-3 on the year with a 4.13 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. He's made 38 appearances and 12 starts on the season. Thursday's outing was his second-longest outing of the year as he's typically been held to five ...