The Yankees Win 5-2 on Sunday to Sweep the Tigers! Read the Recap!!

In a shortened game due to a rain delay, the New York Yankees claimed a 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers, sealing a sweep over their opponents.

Nestor Cortes delivered an outstanding performance on Sunday, pitching 6.1 innings, allowing only three hits and two earned runs while striking out nine batters, marking a season-high in strikeouts. This impressive display was a significant rebound for Cortes after a tough outing against Baltimore earlier in the week. Despite not being credited with the win, his record stands at 1-3 with a commendable 3.72 ERA. The bullpen trio of Hamilton, Gonzalez, and Santana closed out the remaining 1.2 innings before the rain delay, conceding only two hits and one walk to keep the Tigers at bay.

Offensively, the Yankees were strong, tallying nine hits and three walks. Aaron Judge stood out as the game's MVP, going 2 for 3 with a walk and a powerful 399-foot home run in the 1st inning. Oswaldo Cabrera contributed with a 2 for 3 performance, including an RBI double, while Juan Soto's 7th-inning three-run RBI double secured the lead and ultimately the victory for the Yankees.

With a much-needed off-day on Monday, the Yankees look ahead to a three-game series against the Houston Astros starting Tuesday. They aim to extend their winning streak by facing the 12-22 Astros.