Lee Hao-yu's first MLB home run seals victory; Detroit media praises 'turning the tide'
Detroit Tigers' Taiwanese player Lee Hao-yu hit his first major league home run today, leading the team to a comeback victory. Local media praised his stellar performance as 'turning the tide,' as his decisive two-run shot helped the Tigers avoid a sweep by the Reds.
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DETROIT (CNA) -- Detroit Tigers' Taiwanese player Lee Hao-yu hit his first career home run in Major League Baseball (MLB) today. Local newspapers praised his brilliant performance as 'turning the tide' (力挽狂瀾), as this decisive two-run homer helped the Tigers avoid a sweep by the opposing Reds.
Today, the Detroit Free Press reported that the 23-year-old Lee Hao-yu hit his first career MLB home run as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning of the final game of a three-game home series. This decisive two-run shot helped the Tigers defeat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3, avoiding a series sweep.
The two runs scored by Lee Hao-yu's home run were the first two of six consecutive runs scored by the Tigers in the seventh and eighth innings. The Tigers had played for 13 consecutive days, and had particularly lost two straight games in the series against the Reds. Today, thanks to Lee Hao-yu's first MLB home run, they achieved an important comeback victory.
The Detroit Free Press noted that the Tigers scored four runs in the seventh inning, completely changing the course of the game. In this inning, the Reds first committed a fielding error, allowing lead-off hitter Gleyber Torres to reach base safely. Manager A.J. Hinch immediately sent Lee Hao-yu to replace Colt Keith, hoping to gain an advantage against Reds relief left-hander Sam Moll.
This decision ultimately paid off.
Lee Hao-yu had demonstrated excellent hitting ability against left-handed pitchers in the minor leagues. Today, facing a 90.7 mph outside fastball, he launched an opposite-field home run to right-center. The ball traveled 402 feet with an exit velocity of 105.8 mph.
Lee Hao-yu's home run helped the Tigers take a 4-3 lead. Spencer Torkelson then further extended the lead, hitting a solo home run off right-hander Pierce Johnson, making the score 5-3.
This was Torkelson's fifth consecutive game with a home run, tying a Tigers' franchise record, putting him alongside Marcus Thames and five others from 2008.
The Tigers will next travel to face the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series starting on the 28th. The projected starters are right-hander Casey Mize, left-hander Tarik Skubal, followed by Framber Valdez. (Translation: Chu Hsiang-ping) 1150427
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Today, the Detroit Free Press reported that the 23-year-old Lee Hao-yu hit his first career MLB home run as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning of the final game of a three-game home series. This decisive two-run shot helped the Tigers defeat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3, avoiding a series sweep.
The two runs scored by Lee Hao-yu's home run were the first two of six consecutive runs scored by the Tigers in the seventh and eighth innings. The Tigers had played for 13 consecutive days, and had particularly lost two straight games in the series against the Reds. Today, thanks to Lee Hao-yu's first MLB home run, they achieved an important comeback victory.
The Detroit Free Press noted that the Tigers scored four runs in the seventh inning, completely changing the course of the game. In this inning, the Reds first committed a fielding error, allowing lead-off hitter Gleyber Torres to reach base safely. Manager A.J. Hinch immediately sent Lee Hao-yu to replace Colt Keith, hoping to gain an advantage against Reds relief left-hander Sam Moll.
This decision ultimately paid off.
Lee Hao-yu had demonstrated excellent hitting ability against left-handed pitchers in the minor leagues. Today, facing a 90.7 mph outside fastball, he launched an opposite-field home run to right-center. The ball traveled 402 feet with an exit velocity of 105.8 mph.
Lee Hao-yu's home run helped the Tigers take a 4-3 lead. Spencer Torkelson then further extended the lead, hitting a solo home run off right-hander Pierce Johnson, making the score 5-3.
This was Torkelson's fifth consecutive game with a home run, tying a Tigers' franchise record, putting him alongside Marcus Thames and five others from 2008.
The Tigers will next travel to face the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series starting on the 28th. The projected starters are right-hander Casey Mize, left-hander Tarik Skubal, followed by Framber Valdez. (Translation: Chu Hsiang-ping) 1150427
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