Yankees and Tigers: ninth-inning push follows Detroit’s early surge at George M. Steinbrenner Field

The the Yankees moved to 14-9 and the Tigers to 7-12 after a 12-1 result at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa at 1:05 PM EDT on YES.

First inning

The Tigers opened with 4 runs on 5 hits as the Yankees were held to 0 runs on 1 hit.

The Yankees committed 1 error in the game, and the Tigers finished with 0 errors.

Second inning

The Tigers added 2 runs on 1 hit, and the Yankees posted 0 runs on 2 hits.

The Yankees finished with 8 hits and 2 walks, and the Tigers finished with 18 hits and 1 walk.

Third inning

The Tigers scored 1 run on 3 hits while the Yankees recorded 0 runs.

Luis Gil took the loss for the Yanks, with the Yankees starters charged with 7 earned runs.

Fourth inning

The Tigers were held scoreless, and the Yankees were also held scoreless.

Detroit’s line still included 4 home runs, and the Yankees pitching line ended with 12 earned runs allowed.

Fifth inning

The Tigers posted 0 runs on 2 hits, and the Yankees added 0 runs on 1 hit.

The Yankees left 8 runners on base and went 3-for-10 with runners in scoring position, per Yankees post-match stats.

Sixth inning

The Tigers were held to 0 runs and the Yankees were held to 0 runs.

The Yankees bullpen was tagged for 5 earned runs after covering the middle innings.

Seventh inning

The Tigers added 0 runs on 1 hit, and the Yankees were again held scoreless.

The Yankees struck out 11 times at the plate, and the Tigers lineup pushed the ball in play for 34 total bases.

Eighth inning

The Tigers broke the game open with 5 runs on 5 hits, and the Yankees answered with 0 runs on 1 hit.

The Yankees match rating in this one centered on run prevention, with Detroit producing extra-base damage that included 4 doubles.

Ninth inning

The Yankees finally scored in the bottom half with 1 run on 3 hits to avoid the shutout.

The Yankees vs Tigers full match report line showed the Bronx Bombers finishing with a .235 average and a .572 on-base plus slugging mark.

The Yankees final whistle reaction turns next to a road date with the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida on 3/15/2026 at 6:05 PM EDT, with the broadcast on MASN.

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