However, the Tigers would fight back to tie the game. Cora then reclaimed the lead for Miami with an RBIs single and the Hurricanes then led 8–7 heading into the 9th inning.
The Tigers would retaliate to match the score. Cora then took the lead for Miami again with a single that scored an RBI, and the Hurricanes maintained a narrow advantage of 8–7 as they entered the decisive inning.