KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Colt Keith hit a two-run homer, Matt Vierling had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run, and the Detroit Tigers rallied from 4-0 down to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Monday night.
Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. thought he had given his team a serious chance at victory with a grand slam, but the Tigers fought hard to come back.
Wenceel Perez drove in two runs for Detroit (78-73), which moved to within a game and a half of the Minnesota Twins for the second spot in the American League draft. The Twins lost Monday night to the Cleveland Guardians.
In addition to his 32nd home run of the season, Witt Jr. added a fifth RBI to his haul of the night with a sacrifice bunt that turned into a single thanks to his speed. It was his 200th hit of the season.
But the Royals (82-69) then wasted opportunities to score more points, much like they had done the day before against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brenan Hanifee (1-1) was credited with the win for the Tigers, allowing one run in 2 1/3 innings of work.
Jason Foley then went perfect in the ninth inning to record his 24th save of the season, and his second in as many nights.
The loss went to Sam Long (3-2), who allowed three earned runs and got only two outs after taking over for starting pitcher Seth Lugo.
The three-game series between the Central Division rivals continues Tuesday night, when Casey Mize takes the field against Cole Ragans.
The last time he pitched against the Tigers, on May 22, Ragans (11-9) had 12 strikeouts.
Opportunistic Dodgers: 9 pts on 4 hits
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-0.
Shohei Ohtani was hitless in four at-bats and walked one. He did, however, drive in two runs to bring his RBI total to 108. He didn’t hit a home run or steal a base in the series, sitting at 47 homers and 48 steals as he tries to become the first player in the 50-50 class.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four hits and two walks in four innings, throwing 72 pitches in his second start since returning from a right arm injury. He threw 59 pitches in his first start on Sept. 10.
The Dodgers didn’t allow a run in their last 15 innings and they had their 13th shutout.
West-leading Los Angeles (89-61) began the night 3.5 games ahead of second-place San Diego.
The Dodgers scored nine runs on just four hits for the second time since 1906: the other time came on June 4, 2021, also in Atlanta. After losing the first two games of the series by a combined 16-3, the Dodgers outscored the Braves 18-2 over the last two games.
The Braves (81-69) were 0 for 12 with runners in scoring position, including 0 for 10 against Yamamoto.
Freeman capped a six-run seventh inning with his 22nd homer.
Marte leads Mets to extra-inning win
Starling Marte hit the winning single in the 10th inning to lead the New York Mets to a big 2-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
The Mets took a one-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the race for the final playoff spot in the National League. The Braves lost 9-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
New York put only two runners past first base through the first seven innings.
In the eighth, however, shortstop Jose Iglesias, replacing the injured Francisco Lindor, tied the game at 1-1 with a two-out single to the infield.
In the 10th, automatic runner Harrison Bader advanced to third base on a fly ball from Francisco Alvarez.
Marte then singled down the left field line off Jacob Barnes (8-3). Bader easily came around to score.
Elsewhere in Major League Baseball:
Minnesota 3 – Cleveland 4
MIN : Byron Buxton hit a two-run single.
CLE : Kyle Manzardo (3) stretched his arms for a two-run homer. Emmanuel Clase earned his 46th save of the season.
Oakland 2 – Cubs 9
OAK : Brent Rooker (38) drove in both runs for his team by stretching his arms for a home run.
CHC : Dansby Swanson (15) hit a three-run homer and finished the game with four RBIs.
Pittsburgh 0 – St. Louis IV
PIT : Starter Paul Skenes (10-3) had seven strikeouts despite the loss.
STL : Andre Pallante (7-8) had nine strikeouts in seven innings.
Philadelphie 2 – Milwaukee 6
PHI : Bryce Harper had two hits in four at-bats.
MIL : Aaron Civale allowed just one run despite allowing seven hits in five innings.
Arizona 2 – Colorado 3
ARI : Merrill Kelly held the Rockies to one run and two hits in six innings.
COL : Brendan Rodgers drove in Brenton Doyle in the ninth inning for the win.
White Sox 8 – Angels de LA 4
CHW : Home runs by Andrew Benintendi (18) and Andrew Vaughn (18) in the first inning propelled the White Sox.
LAA : In their 150th game of the season, the Angels suffered their 90th defeat.
Houston 1 – San Diego 3
NEW: Yordan Alvarez drove in the Astros’ lone run in the Astros’ loss.
SD : Veteran pitcher Yu Darvish (6-3) pitched six innings and allowed no runs.
– How did the Detroit Tigers manage to come from behind against the Kansas City Royals?
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MLB Roundup: Tigers Come From Behind to Beat Royals, Dodgers Shut Out Braves, and More
The Detroit Tigers staged an impressive comeback to defeat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Monday night, moving within a game and a half of the Minnesota Twins for the second spot in the American League draft. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to a 9-0 win over the Atlanta Braves, and the New York Mets edged the Washington Nationals in extra innings.
Tigers Rally Past Royals
The Tigers found themselves trailing 4-0 early on, but a two-run homer from Colt Keith and a go-ahead RBI single from Matt Vierling propelled them to victory. Bobby Witt Jr. had a grand slam and a sacrifice bunt that turned into a single, giving him 200 hits on the season, but the Royals ultimately fell short. Brenan Hanifee earned the win for Detroit, while Jason Foley recorded his 24th save of the season.
Dodgers Dominate Braves
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team, and the Dodgers pitching staff combined for a shutout. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed just four hits and two walks in four innings, and the Dodgers didn’t allow a run in their last 15 innings. The win marked their 13th shutout of the season, and they moved 3.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres in the National League West.
Mets Edge Nationals in Extras
Starling Marte hit the winning single in the 10th inning to lead the Mets to a 2-1 victory over the Nationals. The win gave the Mets a one-game lead over the Braves in the race for the final playoff spot in the National League. Jose Iglesias tied the game at 1-1 in the eighth inning, and Marte’s single scored Harrison Bader in the 10th.
Around the League
The Minnesota Twins fell 4-3 to the Cleveland Guardians, with Kyle Manzardo hitting a two-run homer and Emmanuel Clase earning his 46th save of the season.
The Oakland Athletics were trounced 9-2 by the Chicago Cubs, with Dansby Swanson hitting a three-run homer and finishing with four RBIs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates were shut out 4-0 by the St. Louis Cardinals, with Andre Pallante striking out nine in seven innings.
The Philadelphia Phillies fell 6-2 to the Milwaukee Brewers, with Aaron Civale allowing just one run despite giving up seven hits in five innings.
The Arizona Diamondbacks dropped a 3-2 decision to the Colorado Rockies, with Merrill Kelly holding the Rockies to one run despite allowing seven hits in six innings.
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What were the key plays that led to the Tigers’ comeback win against the Royals?
MLB Recap: Tigers Rally Past Royals, Dodgers Shut Out Braves, and More
In a thrilling Monday night of Major League Baseball action, the Detroit Tigers staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Kansas City Royals 7-6, while the Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Atlanta Braves 9-0. Meanwhile, the New York Mets secured a crucial extra-inning win over the Washington Nationals.
Tigers Come from Behind to Beat Royals
Colt Keith’s two-run homer and Matt Vierling’s three hits, including the go-ahead RBI single, propelled the Tigers to a stunning comeback victory over the Royals. Detroit trailed 4-0 early, but fought back to move within a game and a half of the Minnesota Twins for the second spot in the American League draft.
Wenceel Perez drove in two runs for the Tigers, while Bobby Witt Jr. smashed his 32nd home run of the season and added a fifth RBI with a sacrifice bunt that turned into a single thanks to his speed. The Royals ultimately squandered opportunities to score more, much like they did the previous day against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Brenan Hanifee earned the win for the Tigers, allowing one run in 2 1/3 innings of work. Jason Foley then pitched a perfect ninth inning to record his 24th save of the season.
Dodgers Shut Out Braves
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team, leading the Dodgers to a dominant 9-0 victory over the Braves. Shohei Ohtani was hitless in four at-bats but drove in two runs to bring his RBI total to 108.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four hits and two walks in four innings, throwing 72 pitches in his second start since returning from a right arm injury. The Dodgers didn’t allow a run in their last 15 innings and earned their 13th shutout of the season.
The Dodgers scored nine runs on just four hits, achieving this feat for the second time since 1906. They also outscored the Braves 18-2 over the last two games of the series.
Marte Leads Mets to Extra-Inning Win
Starling Marte’s winning single in the 10th inning lifted the Mets to a crucial 2-1 win over the Nationals, taking a one-game lead over the Braves in the race for the final playoff spot in the National League.
The Mets struggled to generate offense through the first seven innings, but Jose Iglesias tied the game at 1-1 with a two-out single to the infield in the eighth. In the 10th, automatic runner Harrison Bader advanced to third base on a fly ball from Francisco Alvarez, and Marte delivered the walk-off single off Jacob Barnes.
Elsewhere in MLB
In other action around the league, the Minnesota Twins fell 4-3 to the Cleveland Guardians, despite Byron Buxton’s two-run single. Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run homer for the Guardians, and Emmanuel Clase earned his 46th save of the season.
The Oakland Athletics were defeated 9-2 by the Chicago Cubs, while the Colorado Rockies edged the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in a seesaw battle.
Tuesday night promises to be another exciting evening of baseball, with key matchups and crucial games on the schedule. Stay tuned for more MLB action!