Pathetic defense and horrible relief pitching.
The only thing worse than the defense was the bullpen's performance in the 7th inning. Edwin Jackson pitched very well again for the Tigers, but was really let down by the guys out of the pen. It started with Ryan Perry, then Nate Robertson and Brandon Lyon. Nobody was good and it all started with a horrible play on defense. Once again the defense let the team down...many times in this game:
4th inning - ugly misplay by Everett not called an error after an 11 pitch at-bat by Robinson Cano. Jackson saved him and no damage done.
5th inning - misplay by Miguel on a foul ball. Jackson saved him by fanning Jeter on the next pitch.
6th inning - horrible miscommunication and misplay by Curtis and Magglio. Again bailed out by Jackson.
7th inning - horrible error by Josh Anderson that gift-wrapped the Yankees first 2 runs and started that pathetic 10-run inning. Ugly, ugly, ugly.
Grades:
Pitching: D. Jackson is the only reason this isn't an F.
Defense: F. Pathetic, putrid, disgusting, horrible, bush league. Even though the official scorer only has them down for 2 unearned runs, it could be as high as 8 unearned runs given up.
Offense: F. First time they have been shutout this year. Ugly.
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