Detroit: Curtis Granderson blasted a grand slam home run in the second innings to boost the visiting New York Yankees to a 9-4 victory over his former team, the Detroit Tigers, on Friday.
Granderson’s bases-loaded drive into the right-field seats off Tigers rookie left-hander Casey Crosby gave New York a 5-1 lead and they cruised to victory.
New York (28-23) moved into third place in the tight American League East, 1.5 games behind Tampa Bay. The five teams in the division are separated by just three games in the standings.
Yankees starter CC Sabathia pitched seven innings, giving up three runs on eight hits as he tied for the American League lead in wins in improving his record to 7-2.
