Detroit Tigers sweep Yankees in three-game series at Yankee Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees with a 6-2 victory in 11 innings on July 2, 2026. Spencer Torkelson's rallying cry, 'It’s gonna come down to who wants it more,' reverberated through the team, inspiring them to secure the win in a marathon contest. This victory marks the Tigers' first three-game sweep at the current Yankee Stadium since its opening in 2009, demonstrating significant progress for a team recovering from a difficult season. Manager A.J. Hinch expressed his satisfaction with the team's execution and mindset, emphasizing that this series win represents a step forward rather than a defining moment.
- •Tigers score four runs in the 11th inning to secure victory.
- •Spencer Torkelson emphasizes team resilience with his motivational phrase.
- •This is Detroit's first sweep at Yankee Stadium since it opened.
- •Manager A.J. Hinch highlights the team's progress and clean play.
- •The Tigers aim to carry this momentum into their next series.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Establish New Battle Cry While Sweeping Yankees
"Spencer Torkelson's dugout message helped fuel the Detroit Tigers to a historic three game sweep of the New York Yankees.
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