By Justin Worsley
The New York Yankees caught fire in the ninth-inning, bringing in six runs and bringing 13 batters to the plate in the Yankees' 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Pitcher Phil Hughes improved to 5-0 on the season, in a dominant effort over the Tigers. Hughes threw 101 pitches over seven innings with 71 strikes. Hughes eared four consecutive strikeouts in the second and third inning after Tigers' first-baseman Miguel Cabrera hit a double towards right field. Hughes ended the game with eight strikeouts and allowed only three hits.
Tigers' rookie catcher Alex Avila struck out three times, including earning the game's final out when Mariano Rivera threw a high fastball to end the game. Despite not needing a closing pitcher, Rivera played in his first game since April 30.
Tigers' pitcher Jeremy Bonderman also pitched seven innings, recording five strikeouts in the process.
The Yankees were also able to steal two bases, both setting up the game's first two runs. Center fielder Brent Gardner stole second base in the first-inning, making way for third baseman Alex Rodriguez to bring him home to put the Yankees on the scoreboard early. Designated hitter Derek Jeter stole second base in the second inning. First baseman Mark Texiera hit a single two batters later to bring in Jeter. Texiera ended the game going 2-5 with 3 RBIs.
In attendance were rappers Jay-Z and Eminem. Jay-Z is a well known Yankee fan who's current single "Empire State of Mind" is Jeter's plate appearance song. Eminem is a Detroit native.
Outfielder Greg Golson earned his first career hit as a major league player in the ninth-inning when he hit a single down center field. Golson would later end the inning when his pop-fly to right field was caught by Magglio Ordonez.
The Yankees (22-10) will play the final game of their series with Detroit (18-15) tomorrow at 1:05. C.C. Sabathia is expected to start for New York against Detroit's Justin Verlander.
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