Keider Montero leads Tigers past Yankees in 11 innings for series sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a 6-2 victory on July 1, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. Despite a ninth-inning tie, Tigers pitcher Keider Montero secured the win in the eleventh, following a clutch hit that drove in the winning run. Troy Melton delivered an impressive start, allowing no runs in 6 1/3 innings, while the Yankees struggled to maintain momentum. This win marks the Tigers' third consecutive victory over the Yankees in this series.
- •Tigers win 6-2 in 11 innings on July 1, 2026.
- •Troy Melton pitched 6 1/3 innings with no runs allowed.
- •Clutch hit drives in winning run during the eleventh inning.
- •This victory completes a three-game sweep of the Yankees.
- •Montero's performance helped secure the win under pressure.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ninth-inning lead evaporates but Keider Montero shoves Tigers to a sweep in extras
"A slim lead evaporated in the ninth inning, but a clutch hit in the eleventh was the difference.
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