Tigers vs Mets Recap: Late 10th-Inning Twist Stuns Detroit

On Wednesday, May 13, the Detroit Tigers traveled to face the New York Mets in an exciting matchup. The Tigers came to the game ready to compete, while the Mets were looking to build on their recent success. Detroit's starting pitcher Framber Valdez took the mound against the Mets' Christian Scott. Things moved quickly in the opening inning when Tigers batter Greene singled sharply to center field. His hit was blazing at 108 miles per hour and traveled 170 feet. Two runners scored on the play, giving Detroit an early 2-0 lead. The crowd watched as the Tigers jumped out front immediately. However, the Mets weren't ready to give up. New York answered back in the second inning when Taylor grounded into a fielder's choice, scoring Vientos and making it 2-1.

After the Mets scored in the second inning, the game settled into a tighter battle. Both teams' pitchers were working hard to keep runs off the board. For several innings, the scoreboard didn't change. Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez was dealing effectively from the mound. Meanwhile, the Mets' Christian Scott was matching his effort, keeping Detroit from adding to their lead. The game stayed at 2-1 through the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth innings. Although neither team scored during this stretch, the tension kept building. Runners reached base at different times, but clutch pitching and solid defense prevented more runs. Both teams had chances to break through, yet neither could capitalize. The Mets were hungry to tie things up, and the Tigers wanted to pull away. This pitching battle had everyone on the edge of their seats.

In the seventh inning, the Mets finally broke through against Valdez. Bichette singled to right field, and Torrens raced home to score. Suddenly, the game was tied 2-2, and the momentum shifted to New York. Both teams continued battling through the eighth and ninth innings, but neither could pull ahead. The excitement built as the game headed into extra innings. In the tenth inning, the Mets got their chance. Benge stepped up and singled to center field with a runner in scoring position. Ewing crossed home plate, and the Mets won 3-2 in that dramatic tenth inning. What a finish! Detroit's resilience kept them in the game, but New York's late-game heroics secured the victory. The Tigers fell to 19-24 on the season, while the Mets improved to 17-25.