Last night, technically this morning, the Detroit Tigers eliminated the New York Yankees by a score of 3-2. The Yankees have now been knocked out by the Tigers, twice in the ALDS in the last 5 years!

Tigers starter, Doug Fister rose to the occasion of all the hype, delivering 5 innings of 1 run ball. He also walked 2, allowed 5 hits and K’d 4 Yankees, all on 92 pitches. Doug be handed his very first playoff win in his 2nd career postseason appearance.

The young rookie phenom, Ivan Nova would only last 2 inning’s. Young and Kelly launched back-to-back solo shots off of the young righty, in the first inning. But there was a good excuse for Nova’s early exit. The 24 year old was diagnosed with right forearm tightness, according to the Yankee’s training staff.

The Yanks would use 7 pitchers, 3 of which were starters during the regular season. Nova’s early vanishing forced Yankee manager, Joe Girard, to turn to Phil Hughes. Hughes would pitch an excellent, 2 scoreless innings.

Delmon Young and Don Kelly’s solo shots in the 1st justified the Tigers scoring tonight. Young was Detroit’s key offensive cog in the series, as he hit .316 along with 3 dingers.

Detroit will now head to Texas to take on the Rangers, in a best of 7 game series. This will mark the 2nd straight year the Rangers have reached the ALCS.