Yankees vs Tigers Post Game Recap 8/6
The Yankees were unable to beat last
years MVP Justin Verlander losing to the Tigers in the first game of
the four game series 7-2.
Ivan Nova struggles continue since the
All-Star break, as he picked up his 6th loss of the
season. Nova went 5.1 innings allowing eleven hits, seven runs, and
had five strikeouts. In Novas last five starts he is (0-3) with a
8.36 ERA.
Joba Chamberlain was much better in his
second appearance compared to his first, as Joba went 1.2 innings
allowing two hits, and getting a strikeout.
Tigers starter Justin Verlander was
very good on Monday night, as Verlander went eight innings allowing
eight hits, one walk, two runs neither of which were earned, and
fourteen strikeouts on 132 pitches.
Derek Jeter was able to go 2 for 5 with
a RBI to keep his AL hits lead over Tigers Miguel Cabrera who had a
450ft homerun off Nova, but still trails Jeter by two hits on the
year.
Robinson Cano was also able to have
some success off Verlander going 2 for 4 with a RBI for his 64th
of the season.
Eric Chavez had the best day at the
plate for the Yankees going 3 for 4 with two doubles giving him 10
now for the season, and scoring a run.
The hitting streak for Ichiro came to a
end at 12 games, as Ichiro went 0 for 4 with his first three
strikeouts since joining the Yankees.
Yankees will send Phil Hughes (11-8,
3.96) to the mound to face Rick Porcello (8-6, 4.65) in the second
game of the series on Tuesday.
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