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Tigers Snap Decade-Long Losses to Cole, Beat Yankees

6/24/2026

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Summary

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Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 5-3 on June 22, 2026, ending a ten-year winless streak against Gerrit Cole.
Framber Valdez allowed one run, two walks and eight strikeouts in six innings as Gerrit Cole surrendered five runs on nine hits and one walk in 4 1/3 innings.
Will Vest earned the save by striking out Jasson Domínguez and finishing the ninth without allowing a baserunner.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 the Tigers posted a franchise-worst 57–102 record, finishing last in the AL East. Under Sparky Anderson they captured the 1984 World Series, defeating the San Diego Padres 4–1, ending a 16-year championship drought. The 2026 win over the New York Yankees echoes that revival, showing Detroit’s ability to overturn long droughts.

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Story summary

Detroit Tigers beat New York Yankees 5-3 on June 22, 2026, ending a ten-year winless streak against Gerrit Cole.
Framber Valdez allowed one run, two walks and eight strikeouts in six innings as Gerrit Cole surrendered five runs on nine hits and one walk in 4 1/3 innings.
Will Vest earned the save by striking out Jasson Domínguez and finishing the ninth without allowing a baserunner.

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