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  "id": 6989159,
  "title": "Tigers explode for 7 runs in 8th inning vs Rockies in 3rd straight win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/tigers-explode-for-7-runs-in-8th-inning-vs-rockies-in-3rd-straight-win-6989159",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T20:40:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tigers-explode-7-runs-8th-204009979.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tigers explode for 7 runs in 8th inning vs Rockies in 3rd straight win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/tigers-explode-for-7-runs-in-8th-inning-vs-rockies-in-3rd-straight-win",
        "published": "2026-09-12T20:40:09.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hao-Yu Lee doubles and triples in 7-run 8th as Tigers rally past Rockies 11-7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/hao-yu-lee-doubles-and-triples-in-7-run-8th-as-tigers-rally-past-6992348",
        "published": "2026-09-12T20:45:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}