Detroit Tigers Crush Yankees 12-2 with Nine-Run Seventh Inning at Yankee Stadium – September 9, 2025

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Detroit Tigers Dominate New York Yankees With Explosive 12-2 Win

The Detroit Tigers delivered a commanding performance at Yankee Stadium, defeating the New York Yankees 12-2. A massive nine-run seventh inning sealed the victory as the Tigers capitalized on the Yankees’ struggling bullpen.

Game Highlights

Parker Meadows ignited the Tigers' rally with a go-ahead single during the explosive seventh inning. Kerry Carpenter followed up with a two-run triple, while the Tigers took full advantage of wild pitching from Yankees relievers Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. During the inning, Detroit sent 14 batters to the plate, with the first nine reaching safely—a combination of four walks, four hits, and a hit batsman.

Earlier, Meadows tied the game in the fifth inning with a two-run home run off Yankees starter Will Warren. He then singled in the seventh after Riley Greene doubled and Cruz issued two walks to load the bases. Meadows later scored when Colt Keith was hit by a pitch, contributing to Detroit's four-run burst in that inning.

Additional Offensive Impact

Carpenter’s deep triple into left field made it 10-2, capped by Trey Sweeney scoring on a wild pitch. Sweeney himself delivered an RBI single, extending the lead after Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe could not complete a difficult, over-the-shoulder catch in shallow center field. Greene added an RBI single in the eighth inning, helping the Tigers reach their highest run total at Yankee Stadium since 2015.

Standings and Streaks

Detroit matched their biggest single inning of the season and maintained their eight-game lead over Cleveland in the AL Central standings.

Yankees Moments and Milestones

The Yankees got some early highlights, with Aaron Judge surpassing Yogi Berra on the franchise home run list by hitting his 359th homer in the first inning. Cody Bellinger also homered, but New York has now dropped four of its last 15 games. Gleyber Torres was warmly received by nearly 36,000 fans in his Bronx return after signing a one-year, $15 million deal with Detroit. He doubled in the first and drew a bases-loaded walk during the seventh inning.

Pitching Performances

Casey Mize (14-5) started for Detroit, pitching six strong innings with just two runs allowed, four hits, and eight strikeouts. Chris Paddack closed the game with three perfect innings, earning his first major league save. Will Warren allowed two runs and two hits across six innings for the Yankees.

Key Moment

In the fifth inning, Casey Mize worked out of trouble after the first two Yankees batters reached base. Anthony Volpe’s popout, Ryan McMahon’s strikeout, and Trent Grisham’s flyout on a 3-0 pitch kept Detroit in control and set up their late-inning surge.

Key Stat

The Yankees surrendered double-digit runs for the twelfth time this season, highlighting ongoing bullpen concerns.

Up Next

The Tigers send right-hander Jack Flaherty (7-13, 4.85 ERA) to the mound to face Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón (16-7, 3.12 ERA) in the next matchup at Yankee Stadium.

In summary

The Detroit Tigers surged past the New York Yankees with a lopsided 12-2 victory marked by a nine-run seventh inning, key offensive contributions from Parker Meadows, Kerry Carpenter, and Riley Greene, and solid pitching by Casey Mize and Chris Paddack. The Tigers continue to maintain their strong lead in the AL Central, while the Yankees face bullpen challenges despite milestone performances from stars like Aaron Judge. This decisive win underscores Detroit’s offensive potency and positions them favorably as they continue their playoff push.

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