NEW YORK: Masahiro Tanaka rebounded from two rocky outings, Didi Gregorius homered and the New York Yankees held off the Indians 3-2 on Sunday.
Mark Teixeira, two days since disclosing his plans to retire at the end of the season, hit an RBI double and dove toward first base to complete a crucial play on defense. Dellin Betances got four outs for his second save as the Yankees took two of three from the AL Central leaders and finished 5-2 in the season series.
The Indians, who remained two games ahead of the Detroit Tigers, have dropped five of seven.