New York YankeesvsDetroit Tigers
NYY 3/DET 5
Things to say
The Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 5-3 at Comerica Park.
01
opener
Tigers took it 5-3 at home. Detroit's been scuffling all year, so beating the Yankees was a nice get. New York's just been the better team, but not last night.
02
key player
Detroit's bats finally woke up in the heart of the order — couple of clutch knocks that put the Yankees away. That's the version of this lineup they've been waiting on all season.
03
hot take
Honestly? The Yankees at 46-31 still look beatable. Sit a few wins on a getaway day and the cracks show.
04
deep cut
The under-the-radar thing was Detroit's bullpen holding a two-run lead late. For a 34-44 club, those are exactly the games they usually give back.
05
exit
Anyway, long season — let's see if Detroit can actually string a couple together before the Yankees remember who they are.
The recap
Detroit handed the Yankees a getaway-day gut punch, taking it 5-3 at Comerica. The Tigers chipped away and grabbed the lead late, and once they were in front the bullpen slammed the door on the heart of New York's order.
The Yankees, who came in 46-31, just couldn't string anything together when it counted. Tough loss to swallow for a first-place club against a team digging out of the cellar.