Tigers score twice in 10th inning to defeat Giants 3-1
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:09 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Tigers secured a 3-1 win over the Giants in 10 innings on Sunday at Oracle Park, capping off their West Coast trip with a 7-2 record. After entering extra innings tied, the Tigers scored two runs in the 10th inning. Pinch-hitter Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run, followed by a grounder from Max Clark that added an insurance run. Strong pitching from Troy Melton, who struck out five and allowed only four hits in six innings, held the Giants in check, while Kenley Jansen and Tyler Horton closed the game with dominant relief appearances.
- •Tigers finish West Coast trip with a 7-2 record
- •Troy Melton lowers season ERA to 1.46
- •Giants tied the game in the seventh inning
- •Kenley Jansen and Tyler Horton struck out the side in relief
- 11:09 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers end marathon road trip with statement win over Giants in extras
- 10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers beat Giants in extras to cap successful West Coast swing
"The final game of the Tigers' nine game West Coast road trip had a bit of everything, but ended with a 3-1 win in extra innings.
"The Tigers scored twice in the 10th en route to a 3-1 win and ended their West Coast swing with a 7-2 record.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:09 PMTigers end marathon road trip with statement win over Giants in extras
The final game of the Tigers' nine game West Coast road trip had a bit of everything, but ended with a 3-1 win in extra innings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:58 PMTigers beat Giants in extras to cap successful West Coast swing
The Tigers scored twice in the 10th en route to a 3-1 win and ended their West Coast swing with a 7-2 record.
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