The New York Yankees took two in Atlanta ahead of a key series in Toronto, and this could be a series that decides a division…in August.
The Blue Jays are on an absolute hot streak, having gone 28-13 since June 1. This, combined with the Yankees’ June swoon, allowed them to take over first place in the AL East. They currently hold a three-game lead over New York, whose bats returning to form has coincided with their pitching going cold.
And despite their slide, New York still owns the best run-differential in the American League (and 2nd overall in MLB) at +112.