Challenge answered on one rain-shortened night.
The Yankees have reached that portion of their schedule during which they must turn it up a notch after a long period of mediocre baseball.
So bring on the terrible teams.
“I think it’s important for guys to understand that we are getting near to the final six weeks,’’ Aaron Boone said before the Yankees’ 7-5 rain-shortened victory over the Blue Jays. “I have had no issue with the guys’ focus and approach and preparation. That needs to continue to be there and maybe heightened a little bit as we start to drive down the stretch here.