Things looked so promising early on Thursday night, the Yankees carrying a lead into the middle of the game, just as their rivals in Toronto trailed against the Astros. How quickly it all came crashing down, the Yankees imploding in spectacular fashion, and the Blue Jays rallying in the ninth before defeating Houston in extras. They’ve shaken off bad defeats before during this up-and-down season, but this one hurts, leaving the team three back in the AL East with 18 to play.
It’s a loaded day on the
site ahead of another big game. Sam will have the Rivalry Roundup, while Matt’s entry in the 2000 Yankees diary features the debut of a young pitcher. Also, Peter’s At-bat of the Week showcases superlative work from Ben Rice, and Madison chronicles the comeback trail taken by Carlos Rodón. And later, Jeremy sings the praises of Cody Bellinger’s defense, and Nolan reviews the seasons that were for High-A Hudson Valley and Low-A Tampa.
Today’s Matchup:
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers
Time: 7:05 p.m. EST
TV/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, MLB Network (out-of-market only)
Radio: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280
Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Questions/Prompts:
1. How would you peg the Yankees’ chances of winning the division after the latest crushing loss?
2. Who would you give the inside track to start a hypothetical Game 3 of a playoff series?
