Boyd loses no-hitter, then game vs. Yanks

DETROIT — The Yankees used a four-run seventh to beat the Tigers, 5-4, in a makeup game on Thursday night at Comerica Park.

Rob Refsnyder put New York on top for good with an RBI single in the inning, while Jacoby Ellsbury’s two-run triple capped the inning and was part of a three-RBI night for the Yankees’ leadoff hitter.

The Yankees’ four-run seventh inning spoiled what was a strong outing by Tigers starter Matt Boyd, who carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning.

Yankees starter Michael Pineda took a no-decision, striking out eight batters over 5 2/3 innings. New York pitching struck out 13 batters on the night, three by winning pitcher Dellin Betances.

A Tigers rally against Aroldis Chapman in the ninth fell short after Detroit scored one run on a double-play grounder with the bases loaded and potential winning run Miguel Cabrera grounded out to second to end the game.

MOMENTS THAT MATTEREDBoyd retires first 14: The 25-year-old lefty was in a groove early on, sitting down the first 14 batters he faced with the help of eight groundouts and two strikeouts. Chase Headley walked to break up the perfect start, and Refsnyder ended the no-hit bid with a leadoff double in the sixth. …

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