DETROIT – Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. launched a go-ahead two-run homer Tuesday night in the sixth inning of a 4-3 win over the Tigers at Comerica Park. But it took an RBI double by catcher Austin Wells later in the sixth inning to seal the winning total for New York and break a three-game losing streak.
Chisholm, a left-handed hitter with power that belies his lanky, 5-foot-11 frame, watched his 12th homer of the season sail high, deep and into the stands well over the heads of Detroit’s outfielders. Then he danced, pranced and slapped fives all the way from first base to the dugout.
And once inside the dugout, he grabbed a container of lollipops to shake and hold in front of the TV camera. It appeared to be a reference to his Lollipopapalooza incident. Chisholm was caught on camera Monday night sucking on a green lollipop while in the field at second base, and he received a talking-to from Yankees manager Aaron Boone ahead of Tuesday’s game.
Chisholm, undeniably, has a flair for drama.
The 403-foot homer traveled 107.4 mph and had a steep 37-degree angle. It was good viewing for sure.
Chisholm also scored the first of four runs off Detroit starter Casey Mize by singling in the fourth and going to third on a single by rookie Spencer Jones despite slipping while rounding second. Third baseman José Caballero scored Chisholm by grounding out to third base.
Yankees starter Carlos Rodón earned the win after going 5 1/3 innings and allowing three runs on six hits with two walks and five strikeouts.
Relievers Fernando Cruz, Brent Headrick and closer David Bednar blanked the Tigers in a combined 3 2/3 innings.