A back and forth battle between both offenses left the game in the hands of a rookie in the bottom of the ninth inning, but the Yankees ultimately came out on top in a 7-6 win at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The Yankees are now 4-0 when he starts. “It’s been my goal all year to get back here”. Assuming the Indians and Rangers win the Central and West divisions, respectively, there are as many as eight teams still in play for the other three AL playoff berths. “I’m not saying we’re scaring anyone, but we keep inching closer, and now we’ve got a chance”. “And it’s been fun”. However, he has been replaced by Aaron Sanchez, essentially confirming the youngster’s status as part of the Blue Jays’ “big three”, along with Marco Estrada and J.A. Happ. We have started to see Austin start to use his opposite field power, especially last night when he launched a home run into the right-field bleachers.
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“I think as the ball went in to my glove, my glove hit the wall”.
Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista watches his RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016, in New York. The Blue Jays hold a slim 7-6 advantage in the season series.
Making an unexpected run at the playoffs after trading several veteran stars for prospects this summer, the youth-infused Yankees (73-65) climbed a season-best eight games above.500. For a heart-stopping instant, they hung in midair together, there was a collision of baseball, glove and back against wall, a flash of white as the ball snow-coned almost out of the webbing, and finally, two arms thrust into the air in triumph.
Since then, he’s been one of baseball’s most valuable players behind the plate.
“Boy, this is exciting”, Judge said to Gardner, or words to that effect.
Mitchell was strong in his first start of the season, limiting Toronto to four hits while walking two and striking out two during his five scoreless innings.
“After the whole season I’ve been through, tonight was very rewarding”, said Mitchell, who suffered a potential season-ending foot fracture during the last week of an impressive spring training.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell delivers a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in New York. “I’m a tough guy, so I’m not really anxious too much about it”, he said.
A leadoff double by Devon Travis in the sixth ended Mitchell’s night, but Severino tossed three scoreless innings.
Donaldson hit a comebacker, which Severino fired to third, catching Travis in a rundown for the first out. Edwin Encarnacion and Melvin Upton got RBI singles on infield hits to pull Toronto within a run. Brian McCann added to the lead with a single to right field, doubling the lead to 2-0.
There was a thrilling end to the New York Yankees’ win over AL East-leading Toronto.
Clippard became the AL-high eighth pitcher to earn a save for the Yankees this year, matching a franchise record. The Jays sit one game back in the division.
“We debated letting him go out for the sixth”, said Yankee manager Joe Girardi.
Betances is unlikely to be available Wednesday after pitching for the third consecutive game. The Jays made it interesting with closer Dellin Betances on the mound for the third day in a row.
Wily Peralta (6-9) gave up four runs and six hits in 7 2/3 innings, leaving after Anthony Rizzos second home run of the game, a two-run drive.
For the first time this season, the Yankees have completed a three-game sweep.
New York Yankees’ Chase Headley celebrates hitting a two-run home run with Eric Young Jr.
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Cobb made his second start since having Tommy John surgery in 2015.
