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Báez leads Tigers with key plays in 2-1 win over Dodgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:06 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Báez leads Tigers with key plays in 2-1 win over Dodgers

Summary

Javier Báez made crucial plays in the ninth inning to help the Detroit Tigers secure a 2-1 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 29. Báez's defensive effort included running down a potential game-winning hit by Teoscar Hernández. He also contributed offensively by doubling and later scoring the winning run on Kevin McGonigle's single. The Tigers initially took a 1-0 lead in the third inning after a series of plays, including a double by Gleyber Torres. The teams will conclude their three-game series on Sunday afternoon.

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By the Numbers

•Tigers won 2-1 against Dodgers on August 29.
•Báez made key defensive and offensive plays in the ninth inning.
•Tigers scored first in the third inning.
•Blake Snell pitched five innings for the Dodgers, striking out 10.
•Teams conclude series with a game on Sunday afternoon.

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8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Báez makes ninth-inning plays with glove and bat to lead Tigers past Dodgers, 2-1

What they're saying

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Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday. The Dodgers nearly took the lead in the top of the inning, but with two outs, Báez sprinted over from left field to run down Teoscar Hernández’s drive to the deepest part of the ballpark. Jack Dreyer (5-2) intentionally walked Gleyber Torres, but then walked Hao-Yu Lee unintentionally to load the bases.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE HOGG

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