Overview
- The Detroit Tigers overcame a 4-2 deficit with five runs in the eighth inning and three more in the ninth to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 10-4.
- Dillon Dingler’s three-run homer capped the eighth-inning surge, while Spencer Torkelson added a two-run shot in the ninth, his ninth home run of the season.
- Javier Báez hit a solo home run in the third inning and made a leaping catch at the wall to rob Jorge Soler of a home run, preserving Detroit’s momentum.
- Andy Ibáñez and Zach McKinstry delivered clutch RBI singles in the eighth, helping Detroit capitalize on Angels reliever Reid Detmers’ struggles.
- The Tigers improved to an American League-best 20-12, while the Angels’ losing streak extended to six games, compounded by bullpen issues and key injuries, including Mike Trout’s absence.