Tigers rally late to edge Angels 2-1 in Anaheim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Detroit Tigers overcame a late deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on July 17, 2026. Hao-Yu Lee delivered a pivotal two-out, two-run double in the top of the ninth, reversing a stagnant offensive performance. The Tigers had been held scoreless by Angels pitcher Reid Detmers for six innings. Troy Melton struck out nine batters over 5.2 innings for Detroit, while Keider Montero earned a save after a tense bottom of the ninth. The Tigers now begin their road trip on a positive note, looking to build momentum for the games ahead.
- •Tigers score two runs in the ninth inning
- •Hao-Yu Lee drives in both runs
- •Troy Melton strikes out nine in 5.2 innings
- •Reid Detmers allows only four hits over six innings
- •Keider Montero earns the save with final out
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers start road trip on winning note, rally to down Angels
"The Tigers scored two runs in the ninth inning to beat the Angels on Friday night.
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