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Cabrera, Tigers Lower Broom in New York

Detroit earns 1st 3-game sweep at Yankees since 1966

By Jesse Andrews, Newser User

Posted May 1, 2008 10:26 PM CDT

(Newser) – Miguel Cabrera homered, tripled and drove in three runs, leading the Detroit Tigers past the Yankees 8-4 Thursday night for their first three-game sweep in New York since 1966. Reserve infielder Ramon Santiago made the most of his first start at shortstop this season, turning in a key defensive play and hitting a tiebreaking triple to back Nate Robertson.

Magglio Ordonez had three hits—including a two-run double off Ian Kennedy—and scored twice for the Tigers, who got a strong effort from their bullpen and won for the eighth time in 10 games. Bobby Abreu hit a three-run homer in the first inning, but failed to come through with the bases loaded in the sixth.

New York Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy reacts after Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hit an RBI triple during the third inning. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, left, and Magglio Ordonez celebrate after the Tigers beat the New York Yankees 8-4. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez (30) greets Miguel Cabrera as he comes home after hitting a two-run home run. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Yankees' Bobby Abreu watches his three-run home run against the Detroit Tigers. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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