The Detroit Tigers finished off a series sweep of the Yankees, improving to 38-49. They’re eight games back of the White Sox for the American League Central. They’re six games back for the final spot in the American League wild card standings.
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MLB Game Recap
Kevin McGonigle got the scoring started in the third with a solo home run. In the sixth, Riley Greene drove home another run with a sacrifice fly. The Yankees got a solo home run in the ninth to make it a one-run game; they then tied it, scoring on a wild pitch. Neither team scored in the tenth. In the 11th, Spencer Torkelson drew a bases-loaded walk to make it 3-2. Zach McKinstry then singled home two, and the third run scored on a throwing error, allowing the final runner to score, making it 6-2 and leading to a Tigers win
Troy Melton went 6.1 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, walked one, and struck out seven. Drew Sommers went 0.2 innings, striking out one. Drew Anderson went two innings, allowing two runs on five hits. He didn’t issue a walk and struck out one. Keider Montero got the tenth and 11th innings.
Standout Performer
Keider Montero was the key piece to the Tigers’ win. He didn’t allow a base-runner in the win, and he struck out three to lead the Tigers to the win.
Key News & Notes
The Tigers placed Will Vest on the injured list with inflammation in his back. They recalled Beau Brieske from Triple-A Toledo.
The Tigers continue their road trip as they head to Texas tomorrow to start a three-game series. Framber Valdez gets the ball. He’s 4-5 with a 4.05 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 95.2 innings.
Farm Report
- Toledo Mud Hens (AAA): Tomas Nido went 2-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a 7-4 win over the Cubs.
- Erie SeaWolves (AA): Peyton Graham went 6-7 with three RBI and a run scored in an 18-9 win over Akron.
- West Michigan Whitecaps (A+): Clayton Campbell went 3-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in a 10-7 win over the Captains.
- Lakeland Flying Tigers (A): The Flying Tigers were postponed for a doubleheader tomorrow night against Palm Beach.
- FCL Tigers (ROK): FCL Tigers and FCL Yankees were postponed today.
- DSL Tigers 1 (ROK): DSL Tigers 1 face DSL Giants Black today.
- DSL Tigers 2 (ROK): DSL Tigers 2 face DSL NYY Yankees today.
