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Casey Mize shines as Tigers top Yankees, A.J. Hinch marks milestone

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 2:02 AM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Casey Mize shines as Tigers top Yankees, A.J. Hinch marks milestone

Summary

The Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 7-3 on June 29, with Casey Mize striking out 10 Yankees in a dominant performance. This victory marked A.J. Hinch's 1,000th career win, making him the 68th manager in MLB history to achieve this milestone. Mize pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, while the Tigers' offense provided strong support, scoring five runs in the second inning alone. The Tigers bounced back after a recent slump and now sit at 36-49, while the Yankees drop to 48-36. The two teams face off again on June 30, with left-hander Tarik Skubal starting for the Tigers against Cam Schlittler for New York.

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By the Numbers

•Casey Mize struck out 10 batters and allowed one hit in seven innings.
•A.J. Hinch became the fifth Tigers manager with 1,000 wins.
•Tigers scored five runs in the second inning, taking advantage of Yankees' errors.
•Kevin McGonigle had two RBIs and reached base four times.
•Next game features Tarik Skubal against Cam Schlittler.

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What they're saying

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The Detroit right-hander dominated New York with ten strikeouts and one hit over seven scoreless frames, securing a historic 1,000th career managerial victory for A.J. Hinch.
— Yahoo Sports