Sabathia leads Yankees past Tigers

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C.C. Sabathia pitches against the Tigers on Sunday. (Getty Images)

The Yankees were able to avoid a sweep on Sunday as they defeated the Tigers 7-0. Behind Sabathia, the Yankees were able to take the lead early against Verlander and the Tigers. From there on, they would not look back.

Sabathia allowed no runs on four hits in seven innings of work. He struck out four and walked three. Sabathia finished his day with 114 pitches thrown, in which 68 of them were for strikes. With his win today, he evened his record to 1-1 and lowered his ERA down to 3.00.

The Yankee offense went to work today against Verlander and the Tigers as they scored seven runs on thirteen hits.

The Yankees were able to score three runs in the third, which was highlighted by a two-run shot from Jayson Nix. They would go on to add two more runs in the eighth and two more in the ninth to increase their lead to 7-0.

Mariano Rivera would come into the game in the ninth to close the game out. Although it was not a safe opportunity, this is the last time Mariano Rivera will pitch at Comerica Park in a regular season game. During his outing, he allowed zero runs on two hits. He struck out one and did not issue a walk.

The Yankees will travel to Cleveland and take on the Indians in a four game set.

Game 6: Yankees at Tigers

Game 6: Yankees at Tigers
April 7th, 2013, 1:08 pm ET, Comerica Park

TV:  YES Network Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Partly Cloudy, 53 Degrees, Wind: W at 17 MPH

The Yankees will look to avoid a sweep by the Tigers today as C.C. Sabathia will battle Justin Verlander in the finale. 

Here are the lineups: 

Yankees (1-4)

Brett Gardner, CF

Robinson Cano, 2B

Kevin Youkilis, 3B

Travis Hafner, DH

Vernon Wells, LF

Ichiro Suzuki, RF

Francisco Cervelli, C

Lyle Overbay, 1B

Jayson Nix, SS

Pitching: C.C. Sabathia LHP (0-1, 7.20 ERA this season)

(C.C. Sabathia against the Tigers: Click Here)

Tigers (3-2)

Austin Jackson, CF

Torii Hunter, RF

Miguel Cabrera, 3B

Prince Fielder, 1B

Victor Martinez, DH

Matt Tuiasosopo, LF

Brayan Pena, C

Omar Infante, 2B

Ramon Santiago, SS

Pitching: Justin Verlander (1-0, 0.00 ERA this season)

(Justin Verlander against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game! 

Yanks' poor pitching leads to loss against Tigers

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Phil Hughes pitches against the Tigers on Saturday. (The Associated Press)

The Yankees were on the losing side again on Saturday as they lost to the Tigers 8-4. Their pitching struggles continued as they allowed 17 hits during the game.

Phil Hughes started for the Yankees and he allowed three earned runs on eight hits in four innings of work. He struck out four and did not walk a batter. Hughes was pitching well until the fifth inning when he allowed two runs and was removed from the game. 

Boone Logan, David Phelps, and Joba Chamberlain combined to allow nine hits and four runs. 

The Yankee offense came early as Vernon Wells started the Yankees scoring in the second with his solo shot to left field. 

After being down 5-1 in the 6th, the Yankees rallied which brought them within one. Travis Hafner and Lyle Overbay both drove in runs. 

The Tigers would storm back in the 6th though and put up a two spot. They would tack on an extra run in the eighth as well. 

The Yankees will try to get back in the win column on Sunday when they conclude their three game set against the Tigers. 

Game 5: Yankees at Tigers

Game 5: Yankees at Tigers
April 6th, 2013, 4:05 pm ET, Comerica Park

TV:  FOX Radio: WCBS 880

Weather: Cloudy, 48 Degrees, Wind: SE at 16 MPH

The Yankees and Tigers will resume their series this afternoon. The Tigers took the opener yesterday when they defeated the Yankees 8-3.

Click Here for the Probable Pitchers for this series.

Here are the lineups:

Yankees (1-3)
Brett Gardner, CF
Robinson Cano, 2B
Kevin Youkilis, 3B
Travis Hafner, DH
Vernon Wells, LF
Brennan Boesch, RF
Francisco Cervelli, C
Lyle Overbay, 1B
Jayson Nix, SS

Pitching: Phil Hughes RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Phil Hughes against the Tigers: Click Here)

Tigers: (2-2)
Austin Jackson, CF
Torii Hunter, RF
Miguel Cabrera, 3B
Prince Fielder, 1B
Victor Martinez, DH
Andy Dirks, LF
Jhonny Peralta, SS
Alex Avila, C
Ramon Santiago, 2B

Pitching: Max Scherzer RHP (0-0, 0.00 ERA this season)
(Max Scherzer against the Yankees: Click Here)

Enjoy the game!

Phil Hughes to be activated from disabled list

Phil Hughes will be activated from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, General Manager Brian Cashman confirmed. Hughes, who has been sidelined with a bulging disk in his back, will make his season debut against the Tigers.

Hughes was scheduled to make his final rehabilitation start for Triple-A Scranton/Wikes-Barre, but with the Yankees recent struggles with their starting pitchers, he will be given the ball for the big league club.

Hughes did not make a spring training start for the Yankees, however, he pitched in many minor league games.

Cody Eppley has been sent down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in order to make room for Phil Hughes

David Phelps was scheduled to start on Saturday, but he has been slotted into the long relief role.