The Yankees entered this six-game road trip with a decent lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the division, but are in jeopardy of falling back to second place before they return to the Stadium. After dropping two of three to Toronto, the Yankees lost the first game in this series against the Indians 5-2.
The Bombers got off to a quick start, taking the lead against rookie Zach Plesac in the second inning. Gary Sanchez got things started with a leadoff single, and advanced to second thanks to a Kendrys Morales walk.