The New York Yankees were leading Major League Baseball in runs and home runs before their Monday afternoon game against the Detroit Tigers. Despite the cold and snowy conditions at Comerica Park, the Yankees struggled to generate offense against Tigers pitcher Casey Mize, resulting in a 6-2 loss.
Mize, the top overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, had a strong outing, allowing just one run over six innings while striking out six. Despite efforts from Aaron Judge and Paul Goldschmidt, the Yankees’ lower batting order struggled to produce hits.
Yankees starter Carlos Rodón had a tough day on the mound, giving up six runs in six innings. Manager Aaron Boone praised Rodón’s performance overall but noted a costly mistake that led to a three-run homer.
Detroit’s Andy Ibáñez and Justyn-Henry Malloy were key contributors to the Tigers’ offense, taking advantage of walks issued by Rodón. The Tigers have been on a hot streak, winning four straight games after a rough start to the season.
Looking ahead, the Yankees will face off against American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal on Tuesday, with Carlos Carrasco taking the mound for New York. It promises to be another chilly matchup at Comerica Park.