New York gets another chance to seal the deal in the American League East tonight, after falling to the Jays in extra innings on Monday. One win over the Jays and the Yankees are officially AL East champs and can calibrate for the playoffs. But first, they have to win the game.
Jameson Taillon takes the hill for New York tonight, and it will be his job to hold down the Jays lineup. For the year, Jamo is 13-5 with a 3.90 ERA. Against Toronto, the numbers are even better. Tonight is Taillon’s sixth start against the club from the Great White North, and in the previous five, he has pitched to a 2.