Aug 24, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) and relief pitcher Wandy Peralta (58) celebrate a victory against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees won their 11th straight game on Tuesday night, but it took a lot of gumption, a lot of guts, and a lot of something else.
Riding a (theoretically) comfortable 5-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning against the bottom of the Atlanta Braves‘ order, Aroldis Chapman was called upon to finish the job quickly and easily, like he had done the day before.