Yankees’ erratic bullpen turns tied game into laughable loss vs. Tigers

With an erratic bullpen ruining their eagerly-awaited series-opener against the first-place Tigers, the Yankees lost a 12-2 laugher on Tuesday.

The Bombers are now 80-64 on the season. The Blue Jays and Red Sox, the two teams fighting the Yankees atop the American League East, had yet to finish playing by the time the pinstripers were done embarrassing themselves on Tuesday.

An out-of-control seventh inning doomed the Yankees against Detroit, as four walks, one hit-by-pitch, and one wild pitch — as well as a leadoff double, two RBI singles and a two-run triple — led to the Tigers scoring eight runs before an out could be recorded.

Detroit ultimately totaled nine runs in the frame, which began with the score tied at two and Fernando Cruz entering the game.

The righty had been sharp si