Hughes stifles Detroit bats in 8-0 romp
DETROIT (AP) -- Phil Hughes was sharp for seven innings and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 8-0 Wednesday to split a day-night doubleheader.
Hughes (5-0) struck out eight. Joba Chamberlain pitched the eighth and Mariano Rivera closed the game.
Jeremy Bonderman (1-2) struck out a season-best seven in a season-long seven innings. He gave up two runs on five hits and a walk.
Alex Rodriguez's two-out single in the first scored Brett Gardner, who singled and stole his 16th base this season. Mark Teixeira's two-out single in the third brought home Derek Jeter, who walked and stole second.
Detroit won the opener 2-0 thanks to pitcher Rick Porcello and a two-run sixth.
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