Just 3½ games separate Boston and New York atop the AL East, as the famed ball clubs are bracing themselves for what is shaping up to be an exciting final stretch of the regular season. With the division title still entirely up for grabs, the longtime rivals played their first of 10 games in 24 days on Friday night.
A huge part of the Yankees’ success this year has been due to outfielder Aaron Judge. With a Home Run Derby title already under his belt, the 25-year-old is the heavy favorite to win Rookie of the Year honors, and some speculate that he even could take home the American League MVP award, too.