During last month’s All-Star Game festivities, no Yankees participated in the Home Run Derby. It’s now clear that they sidestepped the official function to host their own version against the Rangers. The Bombers hit five home runs en route to their 7-3 victory.
J.A. Happ started Thursday night’s game for the Yankees, and he turned in another strong performance. In fact, I would argue he pitched better than his line suggests. Happ didn’t allow a hit until Jurickson Profar took him deep for a two-out solo home run in the fourth inning.