Detroit Tigers edge Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Hao‑Yu Lee's ninth‑inning double
On July 17, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2‑1. Center‑fielder Hao‑Yu Lee delivered a two‑run double with two outs in the ninth inning, breaking a 1‑0 deficit and securing the win. Reliever Keider Montero earned the victory for Detroit by striking out five over 3 1/3 scoreless innings. Angels starter Reid Detmers, a noted trade‑deadline target, allowed four hits and struck out seven in six shutout innings. Detroit starter Troy Melton gave up one run over 5 2/3 innings. The game marked the Tigers' 10th win in 13 games and kept them in the AL Central race, while trade speculation surrounded both Lee and Detroit’s Cy‑Young winner Tarik Skubal. Lee, a Taiwanese prospect, became the focal point of the comeback and garnered attention from both U.S. and Taiwanese media.