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Summary Detroit moved within half a game of first-placed Chicago in the American League Central.
Detroit notched its sixth straight win on Tuesday as Miguel Cabrera homered and drove in three runs, giving the Tigers a 6-5 win over the New York Yankees.New York scored twice in the ninth inning and had runners at second and third when Curtis Granderson popped up for the final out.Cabrera has moved into the MVP race by hitting .333 since the All-Star break with 11 homers and 24 RBIs in 24 games.Detroit moved within half a game of first-placed Chicago in the American League Central.Tigers starter Rick Porcello (9-6) picked up the win, allowing three runs in 6 2-3 innings. Three relievers finished, with Jose Valverde staggering to the save.Yankees starter Phil Hughes (11-9) gave up four runs in 4 1-3 innings.
