Live Updates: New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers

LAKELAND, Fla. — We're back in Lakeland for the second time this week as the Yankees prepare to take on the Detroit Tigers.

Before first pitch from Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, let's get you set with the starting lineups and some related reading.

New York Yankees

Brett Gardner RF

Gary Sánchez C

Jay Bruce 1B

Clint Frazier LF

Derek Dietrich 2B

Kyle Higashioka DH

Mike Tauchman CF

Thairo Estrada 3B

Tyler Wade SS

Jameson Taillon SP

Brett Gardner leads off, playing in right field. With Clint Frazier starting in left this year, Aaron Boone wants Gardner to expand his flexibility in the outfield as New York's fourth outfielder this year.

Otherwise, Friday is a great example of this team's defensive versatility. Jay Bruce moves to first, Derek Dietrich takes some reps at second base and Thairo Estrada transitions to the hot corner.

Jordan Montgomery is throwing a live batting practice back at George M. Steinbrenner Field, facing hitters like Luke Voit and other starters that didn't make the trip to Lakeland.

Detroit Tigers

Robbie Grossman LF

Jeimer Candelario 3B

Willi Castro SS

Miguel Cabrera DH

Niko Goodrum 1B

Wilson Ramos C

Issac Paredes 2B

Victor Reyes RF

Jacoby Jones CF

Julio Teheran SP

Another opportunity for the Yankees to face future Hall of Famer Miguel Cabrera. New York lost to Detroit on Tuesday at this ballpark 6-5.

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First inning

Jay Bruce is still loose, ripping a base hit to left field. That was all the Yankees managed on offense, though.

Second inning

Tyler Wade puts the Yankees on the board with a bases-loaded sac fly. Then, Brett Gardner follows with an RBI single to center field. It's 2-0 Yankees heading to the bottom of the second.

Third inning

Jameson Taillon gets pulled with 51 pitches with two outs in the third. Taillon had allowed two hits, issued three walks and struck out four in his third outing of the spring.

Fifth inning

Sac fly and an RBI from Miguel Cabrera in the fourth to cut the deficit to one run for Detroit.

Eighth inning

Finally, the Yankees are able to add to their lead. Catcher Rob Brantly sneaks a fly ball over the wall in right field for a two-run home run, his second homer of the spring.

Yankees lead 4-1 in the top of the eighth.

Ninth inning

FINAL: Yankees 4, Tigers 2

Brooks Kriske allows one run to score in the ninth before shutting the door and closing out this game. New York holds on for the 4-2 win, heading back to Tampa before Saturday afternoon's showdown with the Pirates.

Thank you for following along and we'll see you right back here next time!