Yankees Split Twinspin in the Motor City

DETROIT (AP) – Phil Hughes was sharp for seven innings and the

New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 8-0 Wednesday to split a

day-night doubleheader.

Hughes (5-0) struck out eight. Joba Chamberlain pitched the

eighth and Mariano Rivera closed the game.

Jeremy Bonderman (1-2) struck out a season-best seven in a

season-long seven innings. He gave up two runs on five hits and a

walk.

Alex Rodriguez's two-out single in the first scored Brett

Gardner, who singled and stole his 16th base this season. Mark

Teixeira's two-out single in the third brought home Derek Jeter,

who walked and stole second.

Detroit won the opener 2-0 thanks to pitcher Rick Porcello and a

two-run sixth.