Brandon Inge homers, Porcello shuts down Rays in Detroit’s 6-2 victory

Inge, Porcello help Tigers beat Rays, 6-2

DETROIT — Brandon Inge homered and scored twice, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 Friday night.

Rookie Rick Porcello (11-8) won for the first time since Aug. 6, allowing one run on four hits and two walks in 5 2-3 innings. Porcello has allowed one or two earned runs in five of his six August starts.

Four Detroit relievers combined to finish the six-hitter.

Matt Garza (7-9) took the loss, giving up six runs on five hits and three walks in five innings.