Lee's Walk-Off Heroics
Hao-Yu Lee's Ninth-Inning Double Fuels Tigers' 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Angels
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Hao-Yu Lee lined a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Friday night in Anaheim, according to SF Examiner. The clutch hit capped a comeback win and pushed Detroit to 10 wins in their last 13 games.
The Tigers trailed heading into the final frame before Lee's big hit off Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn flipped the scoreboard, per CBS Sports. Detroit closer Keider Montero then locked down the save by getting Denzer Guzman to ground out with runners on second and third.
Lee's Two-Out Hit Breaks Open a Pitchers' Duel
The game was a tight, low-scoring affair for most of the night. Angels starter Reid Detmers was sharp, allowing just four hits over six shutout innings. He struck out seven batters and didn't walk a single one, per ABC30.
Tigers starter Troy Melton matched him well. Melton gave up one run on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. The Angels held that 1-0 lead all the way until Lee stepped up with two outs in the ninth and changed everything, according to WNEP.
Montero Slams the Door After Lee's Heroics
After Lee put Detroit ahead 2-1, reliever Keider Montero had to keep the Angels from answering. He struck out five batters in his outing, per BDT Online. The biggest moment came at the end, when he got Guzman to ground out with runners at second and third to end the game.
Montero earned the win with the strong relief performance. Detroit's bullpen has been a key part of the team's recent surge, helping the Tigers go 10-3 over their last 13 games, according to Seattle PI.
Tigers' Hot Stretch Signals a Legitimate Contender
Detroit's 10 wins in 13 games show this team is playing some of its best baseball of the season. The Tigers have been winning tight games, which takes both pitching and timely hitting. Friday night had both, per Times Union.
Lee's double was the kind of clutch hit that defines winning streaks. Detroit has now shown it can beat teams even when its starter doesn't go deep into games, according to Houston Chronicle.
Angels Sign Top Draft Pick as Season Struggles Mount
Off the field, the Angels had some positive news. The team announced they signed first-round draft pick Jared Grindlinger. He will begin his pro career as an outfielder, per Newsday.
The signing gives Angels fans something to look forward to. But on the field, losing a game they led entering the ninth inning stings. Los Angeles now has to regroup before Saturday's rematch with Detroit, according to Idaho State Journal.
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