Yankees Edge Tigers 4-3 in Series Finale

The New York Yankees narrowly defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 in a tightly contested game at Comerica Park, marking the Tigers' first home loss of the 2025 season. Yankees pitcher Max Fried excelled with 11 strikeouts over seven scoreless innings, while Tigers starter Jack Flaherty also performed well, allowing no runs through 5 1/3 innings. The Yankees broke the deadlock in the seventh with a two-run homer from Ben Rice, and added two more runs in the eighth, capitalizing on errors and hit batters from the Tigers' bullpen. In a late surge, the Tigers rallied in the ninth inning, scoring three runs, but ultimately fell short when Justyn-Henry Malloy popped out with the bases loaded. The loss denied Detroit a chance to achieve its first six-game home winning streak since 1911, although they took the series 2-1 against the Yankees. The game showcased a strong pitching duel and highlighted both teams' struggles and resilience throughout the match.