Chien-Ming Wang posted his 14th win of the season by holding the Tigers to three runs on nine hits in six.
Despite the fact that Wang's ERA has actually gone up during the stretch, the right-hander has seven wins in 10 starts since the start of July.
Johnny Damon hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning against the Tigers on Sunday.
He'll need to keep hitting to ensure that he gets his share of playing time with Jason Giambi back in the fold.
Wilson Betemit, starting at shortstop and filling in while Derek Jeter got a day off, drove in four runs in a 9-3 win over the Tigers on Sunday.
The utility player has 12 RBI in 31 at-bats since joining the Yankees.
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