Another series with a hated rival, and another series win. This time, the Yankees faced off against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium and took 2 out of 3, but not with their usual explosive offense. Instead, they used some unlikely success from starting pitchers to send the Sox home unhappy. While the Yankees continue to win, the Blue Jays continue to climb in the AL East standings. Now down by only 4.5 games, Toronto is quickly beginning to catch the first-place pinstripes.
Each game of this series featured a rookie starting pitcher, with two games showcasing MLB debuts.