Yankees even series, Malgeri gets two hits in debut

June 24, 2026 - 04:26

The New York Yankees evened the series against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night, riding a late surge to a 4-3 victory. The Tigers jumped out to an early lead, but their bats went quiet when it mattered most, failing to answer a decisive Yankees rally in the seventh inning.

Rookie outfielder Ben Malgeri made a memorable Major League debut for Detroit, collecting two hits and showing solid plate discipline. His performance was a bright spot in an otherwise frustrating night for the Tigers' offense, which managed only five hits total and left seven runners on base.

The game turned in the bottom of the seventh when the Yankees strung together three consecutive singles off Tigers reliever Alex Lange, tying the score at 3-3. A sacrifice fly later in the inning brought home the go-ahead run, putting New York ahead for good. Detroit had a chance to respond in the eighth, putting two runners on with one out, but a double play ended the threat.

Tigers starter Matt Manning delivered a quality outing, allowing three runs over six innings while striking out five. But the bullpen could not hold the slim 3-2 lead. The series now moves to a rubber match on Wednesday, with both teams looking to gain an edge early in the season. For Malgeri, the debut offered a glimpse of promise, even if the result did not go his team's way.