Lee Hao-yu reaches base in 10th consecutive MLB game, draws walk in 11th inning to assist win

(CNA Taipei, July 2) Taiwanese infielder Lee Hao-yu of the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB) entered as a substitute today and drew a crucial walk in the 11th inning of extra innings. He has now reached base in 10 consecutive games, helping his team secure a 6-2 victory. The opposing New York Yankees suffered their 7th consecutive loss.

The Tigers took the lead in the top of the 3rd inning with a solo home run by Kevin McGonigle. They added another run in the top of the 6th. However, the Yankees tied the game in the bottom of the 9th with a solo home run by Amed Rosario, scoring 2 runs in the inning.

Although Lee Hao-yu was not in the starting lineup today, he came up to bat as a pinch hitter in the top of the 9th inning. He struck out against left-handed pitcher Brent Headrick and subsequently took over at second base.

In the top of the 11th inning, with two outs and runners on second and third, Lee Hao-yu drew a walk from right-handed pitcher Camilo Doval with the bases loaded. The Tigers then scored the go-ahead run on another walk drawn by Spencer Torkelson. Zach McKinstry followed with a three-run single. The Yankees' rally in the bottom of the 11th fell short.

Lee Hao-yu had 2 plate appearances today, recording 1 strikeout but also drawing an important walk to extend the offense, scoring 1 run. Although his streak of 2 consecutive games with a hit ended, he has now reached base in 10 consecutive games with a plate appearance. His batting average after the game was .256. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150702

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