The Tigers beat the Yankees 3-2 in Game 5 of the American League Divisional Round playoff series Thursday night.  Don Kelly and former Twin Delmon Young hit back to back homeruns in the first inning to lift the Tigers to the win.  Joaquin Benoit struckout 2 in the 7th inning with the bases loaded and Jose Valverde struckout Alex Rodriguez to end the game.

Detroit wins the series 3 games to 2 and will play at Texas in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series Saturday.

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