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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Once again the Tampa Bay Rays were forced to look for positive in yet another disappointing loss.The last-place team has dropped of 16 of 18 games in falling deep into the AL East cellar, including Sundays 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers that finished a four-game sweep at Tropicana Field.Chris Archer overcame a shaky first inning to take a 1-0 lead in the sixth. However, a bullpen that allowed 17 runs in 13 1/3 innings over the past four days wasnt able to finish the job.The Tigers scored three runs in the eighth, then two more in the ninth on Ian Kinslers 200th career homer.The team, we played our tail off. We battled, said Archer, who struck out 10 while holding the Tigers to a pair of singles in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Its a tough one to lose because we really battled up until the end.Justin Upton snapped a 1-1 tie with a two-run double and Kinslers 16th homer of the season gave Detroits bullpen a comfortable cushion to finish the sweep.But it was Kinslers alert baserunning got the Tigers going after he began the Detroit eighth with a double off Matt Andriese (6-2). Victor Martinez kept the rally alive by hustling up the first base line to avoid grounding into what would have been an inning-ending double play that would have allowed the Rays to cling to a 1-0 lead.Kinsler scored from second base on the play, tying the score.I do that every time Im on second. When theres an opportunity for a double play across the infield, thats something I was taught -- with two outs, you have an opportunity to score a run right there, Kinsler said.And obviously the play doesnt happen if Victor is not busting his tail down that line and beating that throw, Kinsler added. Youre just looking for opportunities to score, and on that play it worked out perfect.With his two-run homer, Kinsler joined Carlos Beltran, Alex Rodriguez and Jimmy Rollins as the only active players with at least 200 home runs, 1,000 runs scored, 1,600 hits and 200 stolen bases.Bruce Rondon (2-0) retired the only two batters he faced, bailing starter Mike Pelfrey out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh to get the victory.Archer, meanwhile, rebounded a slow start to pitch into the sixth. The AL strikeout leader allowed the first three batters to reach base before fanning Martinez, Castellanos and Upton to put down the threat.Cant help but feel really good about what Chris Archer did. For the way it started and the way he kicked it into gear, Rays manager Kevin Cash said. That was an outstanding effort, outstanding performance for him to even get remotely close to getting his pitch count back in order. You dont foresee guys going that deep like he did.Archer, who entered Sunday with a 10.06 ERA in the first inning compared to 3.65 in subsequent innings, boosted his season strikeout total to a league-leading 127.Its frustrating, but definitely not something I dwell on, Archer said of his first-inning woes.It does alter the course of the game and makes the bullpen come in a little earlier than need be, he added. I dont beat myself up over it. You have to move forward, and you have to give a team your best after all the stuff happens. I think I did a decent job of that today.TRAINERS ROOMTigers: CF Cameron Maybin, who batted .591 (13 for 21) in six games against Tampa Bay this season, was out one day after a seven-game hitting streak ended. He entered the game as a pinch-runner.Rays: CF Desmond Jennings (left hamstring tightness) was out of the lineup for the third straight game. . Closer Alex Colome (right biceps tendinitis) had a bullpen session. . INF Steve Pearce (strained right hamstring) hit in an indoor cage. . RHPs Chase Whitley (Tommy John surgery) and Brad Boxberger (left oblique) will throw to hitters on Wednesday.RELIEF ON THE WAY?The Rays concluded a stretch in which they played 20 consecutive games against teams with winning records, going 4-16. The last-place Angels arrive Monday for a four-game series that finishes an 11-game homestand. Tampa Bay has played more games (62) against opponents with a .500 or better mark than any other team.UP NEXTTigers: LHP Daniel Norris (1-0) will make his third start of the season Monday night at Cleveland. He allowed two runs and eight hits over five innings of a 10-3 victory over Miami last Wednesday.Rays: LHP Matt Moore (4-5) faces the Los Angeles Angels for the first time since September 2013, when Tampa Bay begins a four-game series Monday. Moore is 3-0 with 1.52 ERA in four career starts against the Angels.Rico Carty Indians Jersey . 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Green hurt his right hamstring on the Bengals first pass of the game.Lewis said scans on Greens hamstring detected a strain -- not as severe as initially feared -- and theres a possibility he could return at some point.The Bengals (3-6-1) are a long shot for the playoffs after a 16-12 loss to Buffalo at Paul Brown Stadium.Its just a matter of how quickly he recovers through it, Lewis said.Green was in the trainers room during the open locker room period on Monday. At one point, he poked his head out the door and, with a big smile, yelled to a teammate and then went back inside.Bernard caught three straight passes on the final drive that ended with an incompletion in the end zone. He stayed in the game for a couple of plays after getting his knee twisted and then took himself out. He went for a medical scan that detected the torn ligament.I thought he was just tired and we were getting him out for a play, running back Rex Burkhead said. Then when I found out afterward, I was like, `What? It was shocking news to me and Im sure a lot of the guys. He was walking around like it wasnt that bad.The two injuries are a significant blow to a team that has been one of the healthiest in the league. Green is among the NFLs leaders wiith 66 catches for 964 yards.dddddddddddd Bernard is second on the team with 39 catches for 336 yards. Bernard also has rushed for 337 yards, second to Jeremy Hills 623 yards.Words cant really put it how I feel, Hill said on Monday, standing next to Bernards locker. Guys have to step in there and not miss a beat. Obviously its easy to say that with guys like A.J. and Gio going down, but thats what we have to do if we want to accomplish the things we want to accomplish.The Bengals self-destructed against the Bills. Mike Nugent missed both of his extra-point attempts, hitting the right upright. The Bengals considered looking at another kicker, but decided to stick with Nugent and help him work out his problems. In the past three games, Nugent has missed three extra points and a field goal.Ive given it a lot of thought, Lewis said. Were going to move forward with Mike.Lewis noted there was a downside to bringing in an unfamiliar kicker at this point in the season. Nugent is in his seventh season with the Bengals.Im way more comfortable with helping Mike get corrected through this, Lewis said. This is where were going to be today.Game notesLewis hadnt seen video of LB Vontaze Burfict making a gesture toward a fan with his hand during the game, so he had no comment about it. ... CB Dre Kirkpatrick injured his left knee in the second half, but a scan after the game found no serious injury. Hes not sure whether hell be available to play against the Ravens. ... Lewis said several other players who were hurt should be able to recover during the week.---More AP NFL coverage: http://pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '