What happened: The Yankees are highlighting a strong stretch at the plate from infielder Amed Rosario as New York prepares to open play against the Tigers in Detroit. Rosario has been a contributor for a lineup that ranks among the more productive in the league this season.
Why it matters: New York sits at 46-30 and is scoring 5.1 runs per game, so steady production from secondary bats like Rosario deepens an already dangerous order. Detroit, meanwhile, enters at 33-44 but has won three straight, setting up a contrast of styles in this matchup.
By the numbers: Yankees: 46-30 this season, scoring 5.1 runs per game and allowing 3.6, with a season-best 15-1 win at Kansas City on May 26. Tigers: 33-44, riding a three-game win streak with their biggest win an 11-0 shutout of Minnesota on June 11.
What to watch: Watch whether Rosario stays in the lineup and keeps producing as the Yankees and Tigers get underway in Detroit.