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He Yankees They were shut out for the seventh time this season and first since July 7, managing just four hits in a 4-0 loss to the Tigers on Saturday at Comerica Park.
Here are the conclusions…
-Despite a recent run of good starts, Carlos Rodon On Saturday against the Tigers, the left-hander was not at his best. The pitcher lasted just 3.1 innings, allowing four earned runs, seven hits and one walk, and striking out five.
He allowed a ground-rule double followed by an RBI single to Tigers second baseman Colt Keith in the first inning to put the Yankees down 1-0. The struggles continued in the second inning, allowing a leadoff double to Spencer Torkelson before Zach McKinstry He knocked him out with a two-out single.
Rodón walked the next batter before allowing a double to Andy Ibañez to put both runners on base to make it 4-0.
The lefty got into trouble again in the third, with runners on the corners, but this time he escaped by getting Javier Baez strike out. He came back out to start the fourth and struck out McKinstry, but with 90 pitches already, Aaron Boone He lifted it up for Jake cousins.
Rodon He also took a hard hit: Five of the seven hits he allowed reached exit velocities of 99 mph or higher. All of the runs he allowed also came with two outs.
-The Yankees’ offense didn’t fare much better against the 23-year-old. Keider Monterowho came into the game with a 5.76 ERA. The right-hander kept the Yankees’ bats at bay, limiting them to just two hits and two walks in five scoreless innings while striking out five.
Montero’s biggest challenge came in the third inning with Juan Soto and Judge Aaron at the plate and a runner on base, but the rookie got Soto to strike out on a changeup before Judge grounded out to shortstop to end the threat.
-The Yankees made some noise in the ninth inning with a Judge double and a two-out walk by Alex Verdugo. Antonio Volpe He then came in and drove the ball deep into left field, but not deep enough for the Tigers’ left fielder to… Matt Vierling trapped in the wall to finish the ball game.
-If you’re looking for a silver lining, the Yankees’ bullpen didn’t allow a run for the second straight game. This time, they managed 5.2 scoreless innings of relief between Cousins, Tim Mayza, Mark Leiter Jr. and Tim’s Hillkeeping the Yankees in the game.
Most Valuable Player of the Match: Keider Montero
The Tigers starter was impressive Saturday afternoon, earning a standing ovation from fans at Comerica Park after silencing the Yankees’ bats for five innings of work.
What’s next?
The Yankees and Tigers conclude their three-game series on Sunday as part of the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, though rain could force the game to be played Monday in Detroit. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.
Marcus Stroman (8-6, 4.01 ERA) steps on the rubber for the Yankees while the AL Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal (14-45, 2.53 ERA) will start for Detroit.