Tigers explode for 7 runs in 8th inning vs Rockies in 3rd straight win
Detroit Tigers score: The Tigers batted around, including a double and a triple from Hao-Yu Lee to score seven times in the eighth inning of a win.
The Detroit Tigers staged a dramatic eight-inning comeback against the Colorado Rockies, securing a 11-7 victory at Comerica Park on September 12. Facing a 7-4 deficit in the bottom of the eighth, the Tigers turned things around with clutch hits and strategic walks. Hao-Yu Lee, who contributed significantly with two extra-base hits during the inning, led the charge with a triple, two doubles, and three runs scored.
Other key contributors included Gleyber Torres, who drove in the game's first run with a double, and Riley Greene, who likewise delivered an RBI double. The home-run hero, Andrew Sears, made his second start of the season, facing challenges but ultimately leaving the game with a solid 4⅓ innings, striking out 5 batters. The Tigers' young players demonstrated their prowess, with rookies Kevin McGonigle, Eduardo Valencia, and Brett Callahan all contributing significantly to the victory. With this win, the Tigers extended their winning streak to three consecutive games.
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