DETROIT – One week ago, the Yankees were a lost team, having opened the season with a 3-6 record and three straight series losses to division foes.
Now, after six wins in their last seven games, the Yankees return home as one of the hottest teams in the American League, ready to take on the crosstown rival Mets – also known as the hottest team in baseball.
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The Yankees pulled out a 2-1 win Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park, taking three of four from the Tigers despite dropping Monday’s season-opener.