A nightmarish season for Greg Bird nearly hit a high point in the bottom of the eighth on Sunday, but instead of a potential game-winning grand slam against the Tigers, Bird’s fly ball was caught at the wall in right by Victor Reyes.
The Yankees went on to lose, 11-7, ending a disappointing homestand just 3-4, as they failed to take advantage of a week playing AL Central doormats Detroit and the White Sox.
And now they’ll be tested by an A’s team that could well be their wild-card opponent next month.