In a two-game series in which 50 runs were scored between archrivals, it makes sense that the offense took center stage in London. But what gets swept under the carpet in games like these is the absolutely horrific pitching performances that are unfolding. When it’s a two-sided offensive battle, fans of both sides usually forget about their team’s bad pitching, especially if the offense bounces right back. That’s what may have occurred in this series.
Well, I’m here to remind you that yes the Yankees scored a combined 29 runs in two games, but they also gave up a combined 21.