Dodgers edge Tigers 2-1 as Freeman delivers decisive single

Freeman provides the winning hit

Freeman singled to center field in the eighth inning to score T. Hernández, providing the decisive run in a 2-1 Los Angeles Dodgers victory over the Detroit Tigers. The win improved the Dodgers' record to 81-54, while the Tigers fell to 62-72. The game was played at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, before a crowd of 41,012 fans.

Early scoring sets the tone

The Dodgers struck first in the fifth inning. Clark tripled to left field, allowing Valencia to score and giving the visiting team a 1-0 lead. Detroit responded in the sixth inning when Rojas singled to center field. That drive allowed E. Hernández to score, tying the game at 1-1. T. Hernández advanced to second base on the play, setting the stage for the late-inning drama.

Bullpen battles decide the outcome

The Dodgers' pitching staff performed effectively to secure the win. Evan Phillips pitched one inning without allowing hits or earned runs, striking out three batters to earn the victory. His record improved to 2-2.

Brock Stewart and Alex Vesia each contributed hold saves, with Stewart pitching two-thirds of an inning and Vesia pitching one-third of an inning. Tanner Scott closed the game with a save, pitching one inning with two strikeouts and no hits or earned runs. His save total increased to 20.

Tigers pitching effort

On the mound for Detroit, Drew Anderson pitched four and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out five batters. He did not allow earned runs. Drew Sommers pitched one and one-third innings, allowing two hits and one earned run while striking out three.

Tyler Holton pitched two-thirds of an inning, allowing one hit and one walk with one strikeout. Jacob Waguespack took the loss, pitching one and one-third innings with two hits, one earned run, and no strikeouts. Tyler Kinley pitched the final inning, allowing no hits or earned runs but issuing two walks.

The game featured no home runs, with all three runs resulting from baserunning plays.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816706