The Story So Far:
So on one hand, the Orioles success in Detroit has put them one game over .500 and into second place in the division. On the other hand, they're still four games back of the Yankees. Even a sweep this week would still leave them a game behind. Winning two of three would leave them three games back. Still, gaining some ground is better than losing it, and with the Blue Jays and Rays sitting only 0.5 a game behind the Orioles, they can't afford any more losses.
The Yankees have won six of their last ten games and may have spent more time atop the division standings than anyone else this season.