After dropping the rubber match of a tough series against the Rays in St. Petersburg this weekend, the Yankees returned home to face the lowly A’s in need of a reset before taking on their divisional rivals again later this week. Game one against the AL West cellar-dwellers last night certainly served that purpose, with the Yanks coming out on top in a 7-2 statement victory. Now, with the opportunity to take the series, the Yankees will welcome Aaron Judge back into the fold, activating him from the IL in preparation for the resumption of their rivalry with the Rays.
New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics: Clarke Schmidt vs. Drew Rucinski
