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Yankees Routed After Nine-Run Seventh as Bullpen Unravels Against Tigers

The collapse exposed a relief corps trending poorly since Aug. 1, costing New York ground in the AL East.

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 turned a 2-2 game into a 12-2 win with a nine-run seventh at Yankee Stadium, sending 14 batters to the plate.
  • Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. were charged with nine earned runs without recording an out, a rarity last seen by MLB teammates in 2003 per ESPN Research.
  • The loss, paired with Toronto’s comeback win, left New York three games back in the division, with the Blue Jays holding the tiebreaker and 18 games remaining.
  • New York’s bullpen issues extend beyond one night, posting a 5.05 ERA since Aug. 1 that ranks near the bottom of MLB over that span.
  • Aaron Judge hit career homer No. 359 to pass Yogi Berra for fifth on the Yankees’ list, while Anthony Volpe drew boos after a failed bunt as his role faces increased scrutiny and rival executives reportedly speculate on his offseason future.