Game 29: Yankees lose 6-2

Despite early struggles, Detroit Tigers starter Jeremy Bonderman was able to rebound and beat the Yankees 6-2 at Yankee Stadium Wednesday night.

Bonderman (2-2) loaded the bases with no outs to start the first inning, as Johnny Damon doubled, Derek Jeter singled and Bobby Abreu walked. Hideki Matsui hit a shallow fly ball that was not enough to score Damon. However, Jason Giambi was able to hit a deep enough fly ball for the sacrifice fly and Melky Cabrera hit a clutch, two-out single to score Jeter.

That was all Bonderman would give up on the night. He only gave up five hits in his 7 2-3 innings, and three of those came in the first inning.

Andy Pettitte was not as successful. After retiring the side in order in the first inning, the Tigers were able to scratch across a run in the second. Magglio Ordonez walked and Miguel Cabrera singled. After a sacrifice bunt, Edgar...