Yankees put up nine in frame en route to 11-5 victory
NEW YORK, NY (AP) -- Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking double and a two-run homer in New York's nine-run sixth inning, sending Phil Hughes and the Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Austin Kearns added a two-run double and Derek Jeter a two-run triple as New York's offense, still missing Alex Rodriguez and Lance Berkman because of injuries, broke loose for the second consecutive day.
The big inning spoiled a homecoming for 21-year-old Tigers starter Rick Porcello, who made his first career start at Yankee Stadium. Porcello attended Seton Hall Prep in nearby West Orange, N.J., and was pitching with family and friends in the crowd of 48,143.
Miguel Cabrera hit his third homer in two games and fourth of the series for Detroit.
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