The New York Yankees open a three-game road set against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park with Gerrit Cole starting on the mound versus Detroit left-hander Framber Valdez. In the matchup, Valdez pitches effectively enough for Detroit to secure a 5-3 win over New York. The outcome hinges on Detroit’s offense, which gets the better of Cole and produces runs to support Valdez’s start. The Yahoo Sports live coverage and game recap both describe Valdez as outdueling Cole, while noting that the Yankees’ hitters do not prevent the Tigers from taking control of the game. The final score is 5-3 in favor of Detroit. With the first game of the series decided, the teams move forward to the remaining contests of the three-game set, with the Tigers carrying momentum from the opening win and the Yankees seeking to bounce back.