In an electrifying match at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers orchestrated a remarkable turnaround to stun the Los Angeles Dodgers, triumphing 11-9 in a gripping 10th inning. The Tigers, facing a daunting 9-4 deficit as they entered the bottom of the ninth, executed an impressive comeback by scoring five runs to equalize, culminating in Gio Urshela’s walk-off two-run homer in the extra inning.
Early Game Action
The contest opened with the Dodgers seizing an early advantage as Shohei Ohtani tripled and subsequently scored on Freddie Freeman’s groundout in the first inning. Detroit swiftly responded in the second inning, capitalizing on an error by Dodgers’ Enrique Hernandez and Colt Keith’s pivotal two-run double. However, the Dodgers managed to level the score in the third inning courtesy of Chris Taylor’s bases-loaded walk.
Ohtani Shines and Dodgers Build Lead
Ohtani continued to shine by launching his 200th career home run in the fifth inning, propelling the Dodgers to a 3-2 lead. Gavin Lux extended their lead with a two-run single, further bolstering their position with an 8-4 advantage following Hernandez’s two-run homer in the seventh inning and Freeman’s sacrifice fly in the eighth.
Tigers’ Ninth-Inning Rally
The Tigers’ remarkable ninth-inning rally began with Ricky Vanasco struggling to retire any of the first three batters he faced. Despite Dodgers’ closer Evan Phillips managing to secure two outs, he conceded an RBI single to Carson Kelly and a game-tying home run to Colt Keith.
Dramatic 10th Inning
In the top of the 10th inning, Will Vest skillfully navigated a bases-loaded predicament by inducing a crucial double play from Freeman. In the ensuing bottom of the inning, Wenceel Perez’s bunt successfully advanced Ryan Vilade to third base. With the Dodgers opting for a five-man infield setup, Urshela’s decisive home run off Yohan Ramirez concluded the game in spectacular fashion.
Post-Game Reactions
Following the match, Urshela commended his teammates for their tenacity, particularly highlighting the contributions of Colt Keith, pivotal in the Tigers’ ninth-inning resurgence.
“What a game! The entire team fought tirelessly,” exclaimed Detroit Tigers’ Urshela during his on-field interview broadcast on Bally Sports. “It’s a tremendous comeback for us.”
The victory marked one of the Tigers’ most memorable comebacks, underscoring their resilience and unwavering spirit throughout the contest.
