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The Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 7–3 on June 29 at Yankee Stadium, with the visiting team's balanced offensive approach overwhelming a sluggish home lineup. Detroit recorded 11 hits and 7 RBIs despite striking out 9 times, while the Yankees managed just 3 hits and 1 home run in a performance that fell well short of the 8.5-run Vegas total. New York's pitching staff struck out 9 batters but allowed 11 hits and committed 2 errors, undermining an otherwise respectable 3.30 ERA. The Tigers' pitchers were dominant, fanning 13 Yankees batters while limiting them to just 3 hits and 3 earned runs across the game. Detroit's offensive efficiency—converting 11 hits into 7 runs while maintaining a .709 OPS—proved decisive against a Yankees lineup that posted a weak .238 batting average and .746 OPS. The home team's 13 strikeouts signaled continued offensive struggles that will need correction as the rotation shifts to the next series.