Blue Jays, Right On Yankees' Heels, Make Statement With Sweep In Bronx
"We definitely took a punch this weekend, and good teams punch back," Alex Rodriguez said. "For us, it's all about how we respond that matters."
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"We definitely took a punch this weekend, and good teams punch back," Alex Rodriguez said. "For us, it's all about how we respond that matters."
The Toronto Blue Jays earned their eighth straight victory by beating the New York Yankees 2-0 Sunday to complete a three-game sweep that tightened the AL East race.
A fan at Yankee Stadium showed off quite an arm Sunday -- at the expense of All-Star outfielder Brett Gardner.
David Price pitched three-hit ball and the Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-0 Saturday for their seventh straight win.
Jose Bautista homered with one out in the 10th inning after two of the top slugging teams in the major leagues engaged in a tense pitchers' duel.
Considering the way the Blue Jays are playing -- and their many games left versus the AL East-leading Yankees -- a division crown might even be attainable.
Jacoby Ellsbury hit a tiebreaking homer to snap out of a slump and CC Sabathia pitched six gritty innings after leaving his previous outing with dehydration, leading the New York Yankees to a 2-1 victory.
Jones was cut last Friday after New York acquired outfielder-infielder Dustin Ackley in a trade with Seattle.
Luis Severino impressed players on both sides during his much-anticipated major league debut. He just didn't get much support from those in his own dugout.
Steven Wright handcuffed a torrid New York Yankees lineup with his steady supply of floating knuckleballs, and David Ortiz hit a colossal home run for the Boston Red Sox in their 2-1 victory on Wednesday night.
McCann, who is hitting .255 with 18 home runs and 65 RBIs, suffered an inflamed MCL in his left knee during Tuesday night's 13-3 victory over the Red Sox.
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They were once tight. Now? Who knows what they are?
Luis Severino, one of the majors' most highly touted pitching prospects, figures to draw a lot of eyeballs when he makes his debut against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Pineda went on the DL last week with a strain in his right forearm. He is 9-7 with a 3.97 ERA.
