The Detroit Tigers defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in 10 innings Sunday, completing their road trip on a high note. Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run with a pinch-hit single in the 10th inning, with Max Clark also contributing an RBI in the extra frame, per Sportsnet.
Troy Melton delivered a strong performance on the mound, according to Yahoo Sports, while the much-maligned Tigers bullpen came through late in the game to give Detroit a chance to win. The victory marks another step forward for a team that has gotten hot recently. According to Reddit posts tracking the standings, the Tigers now sit in second place in the AL Central, while Cleveland and Minnesota are tied for third.
The Tigers' recent surge has included dominant offensive performances. They swept the Athletics and outscored the Mariners 21-4 in their most recent series against Seattle, per the same Reddit sources. Detroit also boasts a run differential of plus-87, the best in the American League and fifth-best overall, though the team remains two games under .500.