Lee Hao-yu's First MLB Hit, RBI, and Extra-Base Hit; Tigers Still Lose to Red Sox
Detroit Tigers player Lee Hao-yu achieved significant career milestones with his first MLB hit and RBI in the game against the Boston Red Sox, followed by his first extra-base hit. Despite his strong offensive performance, the Tigers ultimately lost the game.
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- 📰 Published: April 21, 2026 at 04:56
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BOSTON (CNA Boston, April 20, Composite Foreign News) - Taiwanese talent Lee Hao-yu of the Detroit Tigers had an outstanding offensive performance today against the Boston Red Sox, hitting a game-tying RBI single in the top of the 4th inning for his first MLB hit and RBI, and later a double in the top of the 9th inning. Lee started as the 8th batter and played third base.
In the 3rd inning, with a runner on second and no outs, Lee hit into a ground out but successfully advanced the runner to third.
In the 4th inning, facing relief pitcher Zack Kelly with runners on first and second and two outs, Lee locked onto the second pitch, a breaking ball slightly inside, and hit it to center field for a single that allowed his teammate to score, tying the game at 2-2. This marked his first MLB hit and RBI simultaneously.
In the 6th inning, Lee came to bat with runners on first and third and one out but struck out on three pitches.
The Tigers' bullpen then gave up runs in the bottom of the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings, trailing 3-8 heading into the top of the 9th.
Leading off the 9th, Lee locked onto the second pitch from Red Sox reliever Ryan Watson and hit it off the "Green Monster" wall in left field at Fenway Park. He quickly ran to second base for his first MLB extra-base hit.
The Tigers' offense continued to rally with subsequent hits, and Lee scored his first career run in MLB. However, the team only managed to score 3 runs in the 9th inning, ultimately losing 6-8 on the road to the Red Sox.
Lee Hao-yu began his professional career in the U.S. in 2021, playing in the minor leagues until his recent call-up to the majors. He made his MLB debut on April 17th local time, but did not record a hit in that game or the next.
Today, Lee exploded offensively, going 4 for 4 with 2 hits, including an extra-base hit, and contributed 1 RBI and 1 run, while striking out once.
Lee Hao-yu, 23, has played in 3 games this season since his call-up, with a total of 11 at-bats, 2 hits, a batting average of .182, 1 RBI, and 1 run. (Compiled by Chen Yan-jun) 04/21/1150
In the 3rd inning, with a runner on second and no outs, Lee hit into a ground out but successfully advanced the runner to third.
In the 4th inning, facing relief pitcher Zack Kelly with runners on first and second and two outs, Lee locked onto the second pitch, a breaking ball slightly inside, and hit it to center field for a single that allowed his teammate to score, tying the game at 2-2. This marked his first MLB hit and RBI simultaneously.
In the 6th inning, Lee came to bat with runners on first and third and one out but struck out on three pitches.
The Tigers' bullpen then gave up runs in the bottom of the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings, trailing 3-8 heading into the top of the 9th.
Leading off the 9th, Lee locked onto the second pitch from Red Sox reliever Ryan Watson and hit it off the "Green Monster" wall in left field at Fenway Park. He quickly ran to second base for his first MLB extra-base hit.
The Tigers' offense continued to rally with subsequent hits, and Lee scored his first career run in MLB. However, the team only managed to score 3 runs in the 9th inning, ultimately losing 6-8 on the road to the Red Sox.
Lee Hao-yu began his professional career in the U.S. in 2021, playing in the minor leagues until his recent call-up to the majors. He made his MLB debut on April 17th local time, but did not record a hit in that game or the next.
Today, Lee exploded offensively, going 4 for 4 with 2 hits, including an extra-base hit, and contributed 1 RBI and 1 run, while striking out once.
Lee Hao-yu, 23, has played in 3 games this season since his call-up, with a total of 11 at-bats, 2 hits, a batting average of .182, 1 RBI, and 1 run. (Compiled by Chen Yan-jun) 04/21/1150