Taiwanese player Lee's ninth-inning double powers Tigers past Angels

Taiwanese slugger Hao-Yu Lee emerged as the hero for the Detroit Tigers, delivering a dramatic game-winning double in the ninth inning to secure a 2-1 victory against the Los Angeles Angels.

Playing as the seventh batter and second baseman, Lee faced Angels closer Kirby Yates with the Tigers trailing 1-0 in the top of the ninth. With two outs and runners on first and second, the pressure was immense. Lee connected with a 91.9 mph fastball, sending a powerful drive to right-center field for a double that scored both runners, giving the Tigers a crucial 2-1 lead.

The hit was Lee's only one in four at-bats for the game. It marked his seventh double of the season and drove in both of the Tigers' runs. The ball had an exit velocity of 104.9 mph and traveled 359 feet.

Earlier in the game, Lee had opportunities to contribute but was unsuccessful. In the second inning, he struck out swinging against left-handed pitcher Reid Detmers. In the fifth, a well-struck fly ball to center field, with an exit velocity of 100.5 mph, was caught by Mike Trout.

Despite the earlier setbacks, Lee's ninth-inning heroics sealed the win for the Tigers. He finished the game with a .255 batting average, .288 on-base percentage, and a .680 OPS.

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HAO-YU LEE COMES THROUGH IN THE 9TH