Jun 20, 2015; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner (11) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won 14 – 3. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees were able to have a successful series against the Detroit Tigers at home.
Detroit has had a disappointing season for their standards, but this is still a very talented team, and an important one for the Yankees to have a series win against.
Adam Warrenhelped set the tone for the Yankees in the series, as he was able to win the first game of the series againstJustin Verlanderby a score of 7-2. New York’s offense would continue to thrive in Game 2, as they won the game 14-3.
With the series win in hand, the Yankees turned to their aceMasahiro Tanakaon Sunday looking for a sweep, but instead ran into a motivated Tigers’ lineup.J.D. Martinezwas the main thorn in the side of the Yankees on Sunday, as he hit three homeruns in the final game to ensure his team a victory.
A series win against the Tigers is a very good thing for the Yankees, as they continue their long stretch without an off day.
Here are five takeaways from the Yankees’ series win against the Tigers.
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