On Tuesday night, the Yankees did what they should do, easily handling the Orioles in a 7-2 win. Over the next two games, the Yankees haven’t quite done their job, failing to separate from the O’s and finding themselves locked in uncomfortably tight battles with the lackluster Baltimore side. They took the first two of the series, but just couldn’t get the sweep across the finish line. With a chance to move into sole possession of a playoff spot, the Yankees lost in crushing fashion by the score of 3-2.
For most of the night, the pitching provided a bright spot, starting with Jordan Montgomery’s performance.