Tigers Crush Yankees 11-1 in Dominant Sept. 10 Win

The Detroit Tigers made a loud statement in the Bronx on Wednesday night. They crushed the New York Yankees 11-1 and secured their first season-series win over the Yankees since 2011.

Detroit’s offense exploded with clutch hits and late power. Jack Flaherty gave them a strong start and helped the Tigers move ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays for the best record in the American League.

The loss stung for New York. Consecutive double-digit defeats are a rare sight for the Yankees and left fans wondering what’s going on with their late-season form.

Detroit Dominates in Historic Fashion

The Tigers have been merciless over the past two games, outscoring the Yankees 23-3. Wednesday’s blowout kept Detroit’s offense rolling and their pitching sharp.

For a team that’s struggled for years against the Bronx Bombers, clinching the season series felt like a big moment. It wasn’t just another win—it felt like a turning point.

Key Moments That Sealed the Win

Former Yankee Gleyber Torres haunted his old team. He delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning and finished with three RBIs.

He set the tone for Detroit’s offense. Then the Tigers broke things open with a trio of late home runs:

• Riley Greene – two-run homer against the Yankees bullpen
• Kerry Carpenter – another two-run blast to push the lead further
• Colt Keith – capped the offensive surge with his own two-run shot

New York’s bullpen just couldn’t stop the bleeding. Over the past two games, they’ve given up 18 earned runs.

A Yankees Collapse of Rare Proportions

Losing two straight games by 10 or more runs? That almost never happens to the Yankees. It’s only happened twice before — in 1908 and 1988.

This series has exposed some ugly flaws. Pitching and defense fell apart, and the lineup couldn’t find a spark even with their big names.

Aaron Judge Held in Check

Even Aaron Judge couldn’t change the outcome. He went 0-for-3, grounded into two double plays, and watched his batting average drop to .319.

That’s barely ahead of Oakland rookie Jacob Wilson in the AL batting race. The only real highlight for New York came from Austin Wells, who hit a solo homer in the eighth to avoid a shutout.

Pitching Matchup and Turning Points

Detroit starter Jack Flaherty finally snapped his personal skid. He struck out seven over five innings and kept the Yankees guessing.

Carlos Rodón pitched six innings for New York. His five-start winning streak ended after he gave up key runs that let Detroit pull away.

Late-Game Oddity: A Position Player on the Mound

By the ninth, New York had no shot at a comeback. Manager Aaron Boone called on outfielder Austin Slater to pitch the final outs.

Slater lobbed pitches as slow as 36.4 mph. It felt like a moment that summed up the Yankees’ rough week—and maybe their frustration with this series.

What This Means for Both Teams

The Tigers look like they’re peaking at the right time. With an 84-62 record and a 9.5-game lead in the AL Central, they’ll try to keep the momentum and lock up home-field advantage in the playoffs.

The Yankees sit at a crossroads. They’re still fighting for a Wild Card spot, but they need to bounce back fast.

With a shaky bullpen and inconsistent offense, their next few games could make or break their postseason hopes.

Looking Ahead

The series wraps up Thursday as Cam Schlittler takes the mound for New York. He’ll face Detroit’s Sawyer Gipson-Long.

The Yankees are desperate to avoid a sweep. Detroit’s got all the momentum now, and you can sense they want to send a message—maybe even warn the rest of the league that this team’s built for October.

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