Keith did get out Tuesday, punching on three pitches in his first at-bat against Ryan Pepiot. But the stubble will get a chance to keep growing. He walked in the third, slapped an RBI single to the opposite side in the fifth and then walloped a go-ahead home run to right in the seventh inning as the Tigers beat the Rays 4-2.

DETROIT — Colt Keith’s beard is getting really itchy. While the Detroit Tigers’ utility infielder says it’s the longest he’s ever grown out his beard, there’s still a positive — it means he’s hitting well.

Tigers Make Surprising Colt Keith Announcement After Tuesday Win vs. Rays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers won their second game in two outings against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday as closer Will Vest shut the door on their AL rivals at Comerica Park.