Old-Timers’ Day was a smashing success, right up until the moment that David Wells opened his mouth. His comments cast a cloud over proceedings and seemed to usher in actual rainclouds whose downpour delayed the start of the Yankees’ eventual 9-2 loss by over two hours. The Bombers weren’t the only team to take the field so let’s jump right into the other action around the AL.
Wild Card Mix
Toronto Blue Jays (79-63) 5, Kansas City Royals (44-99) 1
Kevin Gausman continued to build his Cy Young case against Gerrit Cole, allowing a run on just two hits with ten strikeouts in eight innings to lower his season ERA to 3.