Back in the win column, baby!
After losing back to back games to a very strong Boston team and lowly Oakland squad, the Yankees were able to grind out a much needed win today against the A’s by a score of 7-6 in 11 innings.
Obviously, any time a game lasts more than the standard nine innings, a team will need to utilize more players, especially bullpen arms. It was crucial for the Yankees to earn the victory this afternoon, not only to halt the mini two-game skid but to remain in first place as well.
Since the team will be slightly shorthanded on Sunday after burning through top-tier arms such as Aroldis Chapman and Dellin Betances, it was all the more important for the team to come out victorious.