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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Brad Penny (31) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Detroit. Carlos Osorio, Associated Press
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New York Yankees' Andruw Jones, right, is tagged out by Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila (13) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Detroit. Carlos Osorio, Associated Press
By Associated Press

DETROIT — Scott Sizemore had three hits in his return to the major leagues, helping the Detroit Tigers snap a seven-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.

Sizemore was called up from Triple-A Toledo to try to bolster the top of Detroit's struggling lineup, and for one night at least, the move paid off. Leadoff man Austin Jackson hit a double and a triple, and Sizemore hit a double and two singles batting behind him.

Brad Penny (2-3) pitched six strong innings without allowing an earned run for the Tigers. Daniel Schlereth pitched the seventh and eighth, and Jose Valverde finished for his sixth save.

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CC Sabathia (2-2) went seven innings, allowing four runs on 10 hits. He struck out six and walked three.

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