In a tightly contested game at Detroit’s Comerica Park, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 2‑1 victory over the struggling Tigers on Friday night. The win halted a three‑game skid for the Dodgers and gave Detroit its eighth loss in nine contests.
Key moments
Freddie Freeman drove in the decisive run in the eighth inning, sending a single to left field that brought home the go‑ahead run. Earlier, Miguel Rojas contributed a pinch‑hit single in the sixth to add the Dodgers’ first run.
Detroit starter Tarik Skubal, returning to the city that originally drafted him, pitched six solid innings, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out seven batters. Skubal, a two‑time Cy Young Award winner, was traded to Los Angeles earlier this month.
Reliever Evan Phillips struck out all three batters he faced, earning the win for the Dodgers, while Tanner Scott closed the game for his 20th save of the season.
Tigers’ effort
Detroit’s starter Drew Anderson kept the Dodgers scoreless through 4 2/3 innings, despite issuing five walks. Max Clark’s triple produced the lone run for the Tigers, giving them a brief lead before Freeman’s late heroics.
The Tigers have now lost eight of their last nine games, highlighting ongoing challenges for the franchise.
Other MLB action
In Anaheim, the Philadelphia Phillies rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 5‑3, highlighted by Edmundo Sosa’s go‑ahead grand slam in the ninth inning.
New York’s Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 1‑0, with Cam Schlittler delivering a strong outing that lowered his AL‑leading ERA to 2.09.
Cincinnati’s Reds set a franchise rookie record for RBIs in a season as Tyler Stephenson’s three‑run homer helped the team beat the Chicago Cubs 10‑8.
Milwaukee’s Brewers continued their winning ways, beating the Texas Rangers 6‑1 behind Logan Henderson’s near‑perfect seven‑inning performance.
Kansas City’s Royals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3‑0, with Michael Wacha striking out ten over eight innings and Carter Jensen delivering a two‑run homer in the ninth.
Houston’s Astros edged the New York Mets 3‑1, thanks to a two‑run single by Daulton Varsho and a season‑high ten strikeouts from Hunter Brown.
Chicago’s White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 7‑4 in Minneapolis, with Colson Montgomery contributing a home run and three RBIs.
Atlanta’s Braves continued their five‑game winning streak, defeating the Colorado Rockies 6‑4 behind a three‑run night from Michael Harris II.
St. Louis Cardinals overcame the Pittsburgh Pirates 4‑1, highlighted by rookie Quinn Mathews earning his first major‑league win.
Toronto’s Blue Jays routed the Seattle Mariners 8‑1, with George Springer going 4‑for‑4 and a solo homer.
Washington’s Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 9‑2, featuring a three‑run homer from Brady House and a strong start from Jackson Kent.
Tampa Bay Rays outlasted the San Diego Padres 9‑4, propelled by Yandy Diaz’s home run and a five‑run fourth inning.
The roundup reflects a busy night of baseball across the nation, with several teams extending winning streaks while others continue to search for consistency.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
