The Yankees entered the final series of the homestand riding a relative high, having won each of the two previous series after dropping four games in a row as part of a stretch that saw them go 2-6. With the last-place Athletics on the card for a two-game blitz, the home team had a chance to build on their positive momentum heading into a six-game road trip.
September 1: Yankees 7, Athletics 0 (box score)
Record: 99-37, .728 (up 19.