Run differential: The Yankees led the AL in run differential (120 runs), while the D-backs ranked third in the NL (63 runs).
Defense: The D-backs had more Defensive Runs Saved DRS (+82 vs -16). Despite that huge difference, there was very little difference in runs allowed per game (4.52 vs 4.62). Overall, the D-backs strengths were defense and rotation, while the Yankees strength was bullpen.
Strike outs: The Yankee pitchers struck out more batters (961 vs 921). Paxton and Tanaka earned 23% of the Yankee strikeouts, while Ray and Greinke earned 31% of the D-back strikeouts.