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 an incredible comeback against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Comerica Park, winning 11-7 after trailing 7-4 in the bottom of the eighth inning. With six outs remaining and the game seemingly lost, the Tigers unleashed a flurry of runs in the eighth inning, scoring seven runs to secure the victory.
A standout performer was Hao-Yu Lee, who drove in three runs with an extra-base hit in the inning. Other contributors included rookies Kevin McGonigle, Eduardo Valencia, Max Clark, and Brett Callahan, all of whom played crucial roles in the win. Rookie left-hander Andrew Sears also made an impact, posting a solid 4⅔ innings with five strikeouts.
The Tigers' youthful talents combined for an impressive .770 OPS this season, the second-best in the American League and one of the top four in the majors. The Tigers will continue their series against the Rockies on Sunday, with right-hander Jackson Jobe set to start the final game.
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