What a game! As a die-hard Yankees fan, I have to say—this was a rollercoaster of emotions, but in the end, we came out on top with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. It wasn’t easy, and there were plenty of tense moments, but we got the job done. Let’s dive into this nail-biter!
Early Struggles, But We Hang Tough
The game started with both teams swinging and missing. Our Yankees couldn’t get anything going in the first inning, with Ben Rice, Aaron Judge, and Cody Bellinger all striking out. It was one of those innings where it felt like we were just getting warmed up, but the Tigers weren’t much better. They also went down quietly in the first, with Justyn-Henry Malloy grounding out and Andy Ibáñez striking out. Riley Greene did get a hit but was quickly forced out at second.
The second inning came and went with a similar theme—lots of strikeouts. Our hitters got on base, but the Tigers’ pitching kept us in check. Paul Goldschmidt singled, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. worked a walk, but Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez struck out, and Oswaldo Cabrera couldn’t capitalize. On the Tigers’ side, they went down swinging again with Dillon Dingler, Colt Keith, and Javier Báez all striking out.
Pitching Stands Strong, But the Yankees Finally Break Through
After several quiet innings, the game felt like it was anyone’s for the taking. But then, in the top of the 7th, we saw some real magic. Aaron Judge led off with a walk, and just like that, we had a spark. Paul Goldschmidt followed up with a big double, and suddenly we had runners in scoring position. A pitching change didn’t slow us down, though. Ben Rice came up clutch with a two-run homer to center field, bringing both himself and Cabrera home. It was a massive swing that had us all jumping out of our seats!
But we didn’t stop there. Judge, still hungry, singled, driving in two more runs, and just like that, the Yankees were up 4-0. It felt like we had taken control of the game, and honestly, it looked like we were going to cruise to victory.
Tigers Give Us a Scare, But We Hold On
Now, I’m not going to lie—it got a little nerve-wracking in the bottom of the 9th. The Tigers weren’t going down without a fight. They started the inning with a walk, then followed it up with a couple of singles and a wild pitch that allowed a run to score. The lead was shrinking, and suddenly it was 4-1. My heart was racing, but we weren’t done yet.
Zach McKinstry came through with a clutch two-run single, and just like that, it was 4-3, with the tying run on base. But thankfully, our pitchers stayed calm and didn’t let the pressure get to them. Justyn-Henry Malloy flew out to end the game, and we held on for the win!
Final Thoughts: A Hard-Fought Win
Phew, what a ride! The Yankees may have made us sweat a bit toward the end, but in the end, we got the job done. That big seventh inning, with Ben Rice’s two-run bomb and Judge’s timely hitting, was the difference-maker. Our pitching staff also stepped up when it mattered most, shutting down the Tigers’ rally in the ninth.
As a Yankees fan, this one feels sweet. We didn’t make it easy on ourselves, but we showed resilience, and that’s what being a Yankee is all about. We’ll take the win and move on to the next one. Go Yanks!
xoxo, The Bronx Bomber Babe
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Awesome article and interview!