Yankees Edge Tigers 4-3 on Chisholm Jr. Sixth-Inning Homer

Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a sixth-inning two-run home run off Detroit Tigers starter Casey Mize to give the New York Yankees a lead they would not relinquish in a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night. Chisholm finished 2-for-4.

After crossing home plate he returned to the dugout and held up a container of lollipops for the cameras. The home run came one night after Chisholm played second base against the Tigers with a lollipop in his mouth. " Boone added that Chisholm "can have all the lollipops he wants now.

So, we’re good," provided the candy stayed in the dugout. Chisholm said he had not known Boone referred to him as the "Lollipop Kid" but confirmed the two discussed safety habits after the Monday incident. Boone stated he accepted the lollipop routine as long as the candy remained in the dugout at all times.

230 this season with 12 home runs. The Yankees improved to 47-31 and hold a three-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. The Tigers fell to 34-45.