In a June 2000 game, the Yankees dominated the Tigers with a powerful offensive display, largely thanks to pitcher Andy Pettitte's unexpected strength on the mound. Despite a troubling previous performance, Pettitte threw shutout innings, while the Yankees scored seven runs in a single inning, including multiple sacrifice flies. The game showcased how quickly fortunes can change in baseball, as New York took control decisively and left Detroit scrambling to respond.
After Paul O'Neill singled, Bernie Williams tripled him home to put the Yanks on the board. From there, Tino Martinez lofted a ball to left field that scored Bernie on the first sacrifice fly of the inning.
When things go bad, they can go bad really quickly. Derek Jeter greeted Detroit pitcher Nelson Cruz with a double to left center that extended the Yankee lead to 7-0.
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