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Yanks Sweep Texas, Pass Blue Jays, Roll Into Fenway Showdown

NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres and the New York Yankees are rolling into a season-ending divisional gauntlet taking solace in the standings.

“We’re in control of things,” manager Aaron Boone said. “And there’s some comfort in that. It’s on us, it’s right in front of us.”

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Torres doubled home Joey Gallo for the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Gary Sánchez followed with a two-run homer and New York rallied past the Texas Rangers 7-3 Wednesday night for a three-game sweep and an inside track to a playoff spot.