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Báez makes ninth-inning plays with glove and bat to lead Tigers past Dodgers, 2-1
Báez’s ninth-inning defense and double set up Kevin McGonigle’s walk-off single after the Tigers stranded the bases loaded earlier.
- On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 at Comerica Park, with shortstop Kevin McGonigle delivering a walk-off single in the ninth inning.
- Pitchers Keider Montero and Blake Snell engaged in a tight duel, with Snell striking out 10 batters over five innings while Montero allowed just one run across 5 1/3 innings.
- Despite loading the bases, the Dodgers failed to capitalize, grounding into double plays. The team has lost four of their last five one-run games on this road trip.
- Javier Baez proved pivotal, making a sensational running catch in the ninth to preserve the tie, then leading off the bottom half with a double to set up McGonigle's decisive hit.
- The teams conclude their three-game series on Sunday, Aug. 30, with Tigers lefty Framber Valdez expected to face Dodgers righty Tyler Glasnow .
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[OSEN=Reporter Lee Hu-gwang] The LA Dodgers bullpen, which recently collapsed against Kim Ha-seong (Atlanta Braves), brought disaster upon itself once again. On the 30th (KST), the LA Dodgers suffered a 1-2 walk-off loss in an interleague road game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The National League West leaders failed to extend their winning streak, bringing their season record to 81 wins and 5 losses.
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