Yankees and Tigers: Last Licks for Failing Fred??

Andy Dirks hit a three run homer in the first and Failing Fred once again killed his cause. 3-0 Tigers in the first. Nick Swisher had a solo shot in the home first, 3-1. Boesch doubled in the second an the Tjgerd led 6-1. Clay Rapada came on and retired the side scoreless. Jeter got his 1,000th career walk, and Swisher hit a long fly ball that was caught by Dirks. A-Rod singled and Smiley departed. Curtis Granderson hit a solo home run in the seventh, 6-2 Tigers. Miguel Cabrera homered, 7-2. Nick Swisher homered again, 7-3. Grandy singled and scored A-Rod, 7-4. Ibáñez doubled and Grandy scored, 7-5. Chávez popped out to end the game.