Yankees drop second straight, trounced by Tigers

 
Placido Polanco homered twice and Marcus Thames also went deep to help Detroit beat Andy Pettitte New York 6-2 Wednesday night in the Yankees' first game with Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list. [link]

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The Official Site of The New York Yankees: News: Yankees place Hughes on 15-day DL

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Hughes staying put in Yankees rotation

One day after Phil Hughes, the youngest pitcher in the Major Leagues at 21, took a pounding in the Yankees' 6-4 loss to the Tigers at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees said that they have not made any alterations to their starting rotation.
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Pettitte Falters as Offense Continues to Slumber

At least Pettitte went six innings. The bats fell into hibernation after a two-run first, Placido Polanco belted two dingers and Marcus Thames homered and drove in two as the Tigers tamed the Yanks 6-2 at The Stadium.
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Tigers vs. Yankees - Recap - April 30, 2008

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