NEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The Detroit Tigers survived a stunning four-run New York rally in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Yankees 6-4 in 12 innings on Saturday in the opening game of the American League Championship Series. Delmon Young doubled under the glove of diving Yankee right-fielder Nick Swisher to score Miguel Cabrera in the 12th with the go-ahead run and Detroit added another run in the inning as the Tigers drew first blood in the best-of-seven series. Potentially even more damaging to New York hopes in the series was an injury to Yankee captain and shortstop Derek Jeter, who hurt his left leg diving for a ball in the 12th and was helped off the field. Detroit led 4-0...
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