New York had split the first two games of this four-game set against the Angels, so heading into this Thursday night affair, they had the chance to take the series from an opponent they could theoretically see again in October.
It was a back-and-forth game, with each team squandering leads. Eventually, however, the Yankees came through when it really mattered, coming away with the one-run win and setting themselves up to take three of four.
August 27: Yankees 6, Angels 5 (box score)
Record: 96-36, .