After Acquiring Sonny Gray From Oakland New York Wins Opener Over Detroit

It was an exciting day in the Bronx Monday as first New York acquired right -hander Sonny Gray from Oakland for prospects and then won the opener against Detroit.

 Just hours after the Yankees acquired pitcher Sonny Gray, their bats were on full display as they thumped the Tigers, 7-3, on Monday at Yankee Stadium. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

The Tigers made it interesting when they loaded the bases in the ninth inning and forced the Yankees to bring in closer Aroldis Chapman. Detroit added its third and final run on a fielder's choice from Mikie Mahtook before the final out was recorded. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

First baseman Chase Headley gave the Yankees their first spark when he barreled up a bases-loaded two-run double in the fourth inning to put his team up, 2-1. Todd Frazier followed with a two-run single, giving starter Luis Severino a three-run cushion to start the fifth. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Clint Frazier ripped a triple in the seventh inning to send home Jacoby Ellsbury. That was the final blow for Fulmer, who was removed a batter later after he walked Judge. Fulmer allowed seven runs (six earned) in six-plus innings. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

"The first three innings, I felt like I could throw the ball where I wanted to, and then I just kind of lost command," Fulmer said. "I can't be mad because I feel like my stuff has come a long way. Everything I've been working on is getting there. I just have to put it all together." "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Severino, who was credited with the win, wasn't as sharp as he had been in his previous four starts. He was lifted after five innings, having thrown 116 pitches, though he allowed just one run. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

With Judge on first, Ian Kinsler booted a routine double-play ball from Gary Sanchez, setting up the Yankees' four-run fourth inning. Fulmer walked Matt Holliday before Headley's two-run double. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Clint Frazier's triple in the seventh inning gave the Yankees a four-run lead and allowed them to give an opportunity to Jonathan Holder -- who had been called up earlier in the day -- in the eighth inning instead of setup man David Robertson, who was warming up before the triple. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

Jose Iglesias left the game with a sprained right wrist, sustained when he struck out swinging against Tommy Kahnle in the sixth inning. X-rays were negative, and he's day-to-day. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/news/article/245589458/yankees-take-series-opener-from-tigers/

New York improved to 57-47 while Detroit dropped to 47-57.  New York is leading the American League East while their rival Boston is 0.5 games back.

New York and Detroit will play game two of their three game series Tuesday. New York left-hander CC Sabathia will get the start. He has a record of 9-3 with a  3.66 earn run average. In his last outing, Sabathia lasted just 4/1/3 innings in his most recent outing against the Rays, allowing four earned runs  He fanned three including his 2,800 career strikeout. He will take on Detroit right -hander Anibal Sanchez who has a record of 2-1 with a 6.18 earn run average. The feel-good story for Sanchez's revival in the Tigers rotation is fading a bit with 12 runs on 24 hits over 15 1/3 innings his last three starts. The Royals chased him Wednesday with nine hits over 3/2/3 innings. "according to https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-yankees/2017/08/01/491684#game_state=preview,game_tab=,game=491684

First pitch is set for 7:05pm. The game will be televised on Yes.