With perennial American League Cy Young candidate Gerrit Cole on the mound, the New York Yankees only needed the first inning to snag a lead big enough for a win against the Detroit Tigers in the three-game series opener.
But the Yankees decided to give their ace a little extra run support.
And by a little, we mean a lot.
The Tigers (8-19) allowed nine runs in the first four innings, leading to a 10-0 loss Friday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Detroit has a 2-13 record in the past 15 games, hitting 80-for-450 (.