MLB: Tigers lose extra-inning thriller to Orioles, Andy Lee's hitting streak ends
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Detroit Tigers lost to the Baltimore Orioles 10-9 in a marathon extra-inning game.
- Tigers' prospect Colt Keith hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning to tie the game.
- Thai player Andy Lee's 12-game hitting streak ended as he went 0-for-2 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
The Detroit Tigers fell to the Baltimore Orioles in a grueling 10-9 defeat after 12 innings, concluding their three-game series. The game was a back-and-forth affair, marked by dramatic comebacks and clutch hitting from both sides.
Thai prospect Andy Lee, who started at third base and batted third, had his 12-game hitting streak snapped. Lee went 0-for-2 with one RBI and two strikeouts. His lone RBI came on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning, contributing to the Tigers' scoring.
The Tigers showed resilience, twice coming back from deficits. Spencer Torkelson's two-run homer in the 11th inning tied the game at 9-9, forcing extra innings. However, the Orioles ultimately prevailed in the 12th inning, capitalizing on a two-out hit to score the go-ahead run.
Baltimore had initially taken a commanding lead in the seventh inning, scoring five runs to tie the game, and then added two more in the eighth. Detroit's offense, however, kept them in the game, with multiple rallies throughout the contest. Despite the loss, the Tigers demonstrated their fighting spirit, but ultimately fell short against the Orioles.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.