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The Yankees and Tigers meet for the second straight postseason after the Tigers took last year’s ALDS in five games. Here’s a look back:
Game 1: YANKEES 9, Tigers 3
A highly anticipated pitchers’ duel between C.C. Sabathia and Justin Verlander lasted less than two innings before the game was suspended due to rain. When it resumed the next day, without either Sabathia or Verlander, the Yankees used a six-run sixth inning — highlighted by a Robinson Cano grand slam — to win the opener in The Bronx.
Game 2: Tigers 5, YANKEES 3
Max Scherzer allowed two hits in six innings and Miguel Cabrera had three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs. The Yankees mounted a rally in the ninth, scoring two runs and putting the tying runs on base, but fell short.
Game 3: Tigers 5, YANKEES 4
Sabathia and Verlander returned on two days’ rest as the series shifted to Detroit. Sabathia was roughed up, allowing four runs and walking six in 51⁄3 innings. After allowing two first-inning runs, Verlander settled down and struck out eight in eight innings as the Tigers took a 2-1 series lead.
Game 4: YANKEES 10, Tigers 1
With the Yankees facing elimination, the bats came out against Rick Porcello. Every starter with the exception of Jorge Posada had at least one hit. The Yankees broke open a 4-0 game against the Tigers bullpen in the eighth inning, batting around and scoring six more runs. The winning pitcher? A.J. Burnett.
Game 5: Tigers 3, YANKEES 2
In the deciding game, Don Kelly and Delmon Young hit back-to-back homers in the first inning to give the Tigers a 2-0 lead. The Yankees were unable to generate much offense against Doug Fister, who allowed one run in five innings. Tigers closer Jose Valverde (left) struck out perennial goat Alex Rodriguez as the potential tying run to end it.