DETROIT — The rainbow that appeared Tuesday evening beyond left field at Comerica Park seemed to be a reminder of the parabolic nature of baseball, where over the course of time outcomes generally even out.
Another embodiment of the old baseball axiom resided in right field for the Yankees. His name is Chris Young.
He was in the lineup because his performance had demanded it. He replaced Carlos Beltran and delivered a home run, two singles and a walk in the Yankees’ 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
While the season has barely unfolded, Young is leading the Yankees with a .