DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Despite a rough start from their ace pitcher Gerrit Cole, the New York Yankees were able to hold on for a earned a 4-2 win over the Tigers in Detroit Tuesday night.
Clarke Schmidt was credited with the victory after pitching three and a third innings of scoreless relief. Aroldis Chapman closed out the game for his second save of the season.
Tyler Alexander was charged with the loss after allowing a couple of unearned runs to open the game.
Willi Castro and Robbie Grossman each had an RBI and Miguel Cabrera had a hit, leaving him four shy of number 3000.
The Tigers and Yankees continue their three-game series tonight when Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start against Luis Severino. The opening pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m.
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