MLB

Yanks face tough time in Detroit

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GRAND OL’ TIME: New York Yankees’ Curtis Granderson celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a double by Robinson Cano (not pictured) in the fifth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit. AP
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Tigers starter Justin Verlander winds up to pitch against the Yankees in the first inning. AP
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Yankees manager Joe Girardi sits in the dugout after speaking with reporters before the start of the game. Reuters
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Andruw Jones of the Yankees watches game action from the dugout. Getty Images
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Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera (R) is congratulated by Prince Fielder after hitting a home run in the fourth inning. EPA
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Yankees pitcher David Phelps pitches in the eighth inning. EPA
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SWING AND A MISS: Raul Ibanez of the Yankees misses the ball during the second inning. Getty Images
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Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova is seen in the dugout after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning. EPA
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Tigers pitcher Jose Valverde celebrates their victory over the Yankees during the ninth inning. Reuters