Yankees beat Tigers, 5-3

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Sep 2, 2013

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‘VER’ROOOM: Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning. AP

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‘2’ STEP: Derek Jeter is tagged at second by Detroit Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta on a steal attempt during the first inning. AP

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‘GARD’ENING SEASON: Brett Gardner is safe as he scores in front of Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (L) during the second inning. EPA

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DOUBLE TROUBLE: Jorge Posada hits a double that scored two runs during the first inning. EPA

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RACIN’ RAMON: The Detroit Tigers’ Ramon Santiago safely slides under the tag of New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin during the third inning. AP

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AN INGE SHORT: Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge stretches but misplays the throw from catcher Alex Avila as New York Yankees’ Russell Martin slides into third during the eighth inning. AP

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MARKING HIS TERRITORY: New York Yankees Mark Teixeira beats the tag by Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) for the go-ahead run during the ninth inning. The Yankees’ Nick Swisher singled on a line drive to center field to score Teixeira. AP

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WINNING TRADITION: New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner, right fielder Nick Swisher and center fielder Curtis Granderson (L-R) celebrate their victory over the Detroit Tigers. Reuters

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