The Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 3-2 in an exciting ten-inning game on August 18, 2024, at Muncy Bank Ballpark in Williamsport. The game remained scoreless until the sixth inning when the Yankees took a 1-0 lead due to a wild pitch that allowed Gleyber Torres to score. The Tigers responded in the bottom of the ninth with Jace Jung’s RBI single to tie the game and send it into extra innings.
Key Plays in Extra Innings
The Yankees regained the lead in the top of the 10th, with DJ LeMahieu singling to drive in Anthony Volpe, bringing the score to 2-1. However, the Tigers quickly countered in the bottom of the inning as Zach McKinstry’s single scored Trey Sweeney to even the score once again. Moments later, Parker Meadows delivered the game-winning RBI single, securing a 3-2 victory for Detroit without an out in the inning MLB.com.
Highlights:
- Parker Meadows: Game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning.
- Jace Jung: Key ninth-inning single to tie the game.
- DJ LeMahieu: Drove in the go-ahead run for the Yankees in the 10th inning.
This victory helps the Tigers as they aim to close out the season strong, while the Yankees, despite their solid pitching, missed a crucial opportunity to secure the win.
