The Yankees have given their fans few worries this season. The team has a seven-game lead in the American League East and a 30-17 record at home. And often enough, by the time fans have settled into their seats, the Yanks have taken the lead.
Going into Tuesday’s play, the Yankees have scored the second most runs in baseball, behind the Blue Jays. But they have scored the most first-inning runs by far, with 86. No other team has more than 69.
The top of the order is stocked with productive players. The leadoff hitters have been center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, who has a .