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As the Yankees eyed another new-look lineup upon arrival to the visiting clubhouse at Progressive Field on Thursday, the unspoken message was one of urgency. Their belief in the potential of a run-scoring juggernaut has not wilted, but there was no attempt to camouflage the reality that results need to happen now.
A few big knocks provided a boost as the Yankees opened their eight-game road trip with encouraging signs of life from their slumbering lumber.