Detroit — At times you wondered just what they were playing Friday night at Comerica Park.
Pinball? That was a thought as Aaron Hicks’ drive ricocheted off right-center field’s distant scoreboard for an inside-the-park homer in the second inning.
Twister? Leonys Martin had some interesting dives, stretches, and maneuvers as he enjoyed a less-than-stellar night in center, which was nearly matched by Nick Castellanos’ lost-in-space effort on Gary Sanchez’s double against the right-field wall, also in the second.
There was, however, just enough big-league baseball on display to earn the Yankees an 8-6 victory against the Tigers in the first of what is supposed to be a three-game weekend set at Comerica — if some ugly forecasts don’t sabotage plans.