The Yankees’ winning ways hit a skid on Thursday, falling behind big to the Tigers and ending their five-game streak. As unfortunate as that was, they didn’t stand to lose much with almost everyone else of relevance in the American League taking the day off. There was only one out of town score to keep an eye on, with the Mariners and Rays going at it in the Trop.
Seattle Mariners (79-61) 1, Tampa Bay Rays (85-56) 0
Based on the beginning of this game, you might not have believed that this would end up being such a pitchers’ duel.