The Yankees were in desperate need of a win. With the AL East lead down to four games, a loss would mean the Yankees beginning the week just a series’ worth of games ahead, after having been up by a lot at various points of the season.
In the end, New York got the victory it needed. It wasn’t the prettiest, and you certainly can’t say that the Yankees figured things out in it, but it’s a win nonetheless.
Aaron Judge’s leadoff home run allowed the Yankees to lead wire-to-wire as they pulled out a 2-1 triumph over the Rays.