The Yankees did what they needed to do, picking up the series-opening win over the Astros, at last stringing together a couple wins together. These games will have ramifications up and down the AL standings, with tight races abound. Let’s go through yesterday’s matchups, with featured a couple of anticipated pitching debuts.
Baltimore Orioles (67-42) 6, Toronto Blue Jays (60-50) 1
With the series on the line, Jack Flaherty did what Baltimore hopes he’ll do for them come playoff time, pitching the Orioles to a win as they took three of four from the Jays in Toronto.