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Nova can’t hang with Verlander; Tigers beat Yankees 7-2

Chris Carelli — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:13:38 +0000

The New York Yankees knew going in that scoring runs off Justin Verlander was going to be tough. They were going to need a strong effort from Ivan Nova in order to stick with the Tigers’ ace. Unfortunately for the Yankees, Nova could only hold on through the fourth inning. (more…)

Yanks Go Yard Series Preview Show: Yankees at Tigers – August 6 – 9, 2012

Chris Carelli — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 14:01:04 +0000

After taking two of three from the Seattle Mariners in the final series of a nine-game homestand the New York Yankees set off for Detroit to face Justin Verlander and the Tigers. (more…)

Game Preview: Yankees vs. Tigers – June 2, 2012

Chris Carelli — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:05:06 +0000

The middle game of the three-game series between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers features a pair of pitchers still trying to find their way this season. Hiroki Kuroda has yet to resemble the pitcher the Yankees hoped for on a consistent basis, and Tigers righty Rick Porcello has experienced much of the same ups and downs thus far in 2012. (more…)

Yankees set to take on Tigers in last leg of road trip

Chris Carelli — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:39:05 +0000

The New York Yankees are set to take on a Detroit Tigers team which is suffering from the same issues; inconsistency and underachievement. The Yanks (27-23) are looking to build on a 4-2 record on the nine-game road trip, while the Tigers (24-27) are returning home after a 4-6 road trip highlighted by a pair of three-game losing streaks with a three-game win streak in the middle. (more…)