Another opportunity to win a series presents itself to the Yankees, but there’s more on the line than usual. If the Yankees can come out on top, they will swap places with Tampa Bay and claim their first moment on top of the division since Opening Day. A lot has changed since then, which makes their ascension back in the standings all the more impressive — but it hinges on success here tonight.
To do so, the Yankees will send out CC Sabathia. The left-hander has been a model of consistency so far this season, pitching exactly five innings in all but one start so far, and going 5.