MLB wrap: Yankees, Tigers split doubleheader; Luis Severino, Mike Fiers earn wins

Luis Severino made his latest case for American League Cy Young in Game 1 of https://www.yankeesedges.com/new-york-yankees/aaron-judge-jersey a doubleheader Monday against the Tigers.The Yankees ace led his team to a 7-4 win by allowing just two runs (one earned)in eight innings with 10 strikeouts. Severino improved to 9-1 with a 2.20 ERA with the win.New York hit three home runs in game 1, with Gleyber Torres, Greg Bird and Austin Romine all hitting deep shots. The Yankees had built a five-run lead entering the ninth inning, but the Tigers scored two runs, forcing Aroldis Chapman in to earn his 14th save.In Game 2, the Tigers bit back with a 4-2 win after scoring three runs in the first four innings.Victor Martinez led the Tigers in the night cap, collecting two hits with an RBI and a walk.Leonys Martin added two hits and two runs scored, while Mike Fiers allowed just two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings.The strong outing helped Fiers improve to 5-3 on the season, as the Tigers (29-32) continue to surprise in a rebuilding year.Stud of the Night:After recording a hit and a run scored in the first game of https://www.yankeesedges.com/new-york-yankees/austin-romine-jersey the doubleheader, Giancarlo Stanton followed it up with his 13th home run in the second game. Stanton's home run travelled456 feet, which marked his24th 450-foot home run since2015. The 24 such home runs are 10 more than any other player (Carlos Gonzalez).Dud of the Night:Braves starter Julio Teheran had a rough night, allowing four runs in just four innings. He also left the game with an apparent injury after failing to reach 90 mph with his fastball.Highlight Reggie Jackson Jersey :Padres slugger Eric Hosmer crushes a first-inning home run:Even @TheRealHos305 was surprised at how far this went!@statcast's measurement: 433 feet! pic.twitter.com/1CM9W8uCtE San Diego Padres (@Padres) June 5, 2018What's Next:Brewers at Indians 7:10 p.m. ET Two division leaders face off in a tough interleague matchup. Indians send ace Corey Kluber(8-2, 2.02 ERA) to the mound to face off againstJunior Guerra (3-3, 2.65 ERA). Cleveland enters the game riding a three-game losing streak, and Milwaukee holds a tenuous lead over the Cubs in the NL Central, but both teams look like postseason contenders.