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Yankees Bullpen Meltdown Turns Tie Into 12-2 Tigers Rout, Shifting AL East Picture

The nine-run seventh left New York three games back following Toronto's walk-off over Houston.

Sep 9, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (77) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Sep 9, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) is visited by teammates on the mound before leaving the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during second inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (left) is visited by teammates on the mound before leaving the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during second inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Overview

  • Detroit scored nine in the seventh as Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. were charged with nine earned runs without recording an out.
  • According to ESPN Research, they are the first MLB teammates since 2003 to each face at least four batters and get no outs, and Stathead notes the Yankees are only the second team in 75 years with two relievers allowing four-plus earned runs and zero outs in a game.
  • The outburst featured five hits, five walks and a hit batter plus a wild pitch, underscoring a Yankees bullpen that has a 5.05 ERA since Aug. 1, ranking 27th in MLB.
  • Starter Will Warren delivered six innings of two-run ball before the collapse, and Aaron Judge hit his 359th career homer to pass Yogi Berra for fifth on the franchise list.
  • Manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in his relief corps despite the defeat, and the Blue Jays hold the tiebreaker that effectively makes New York's deficit four with 18 games remaining.