ARLINGTON, Texas - Their starting pitcher lasted two-thirds of an inning, putting them in an immediate five-run hole.
So how well are things going for the Yankees?
They needed all of a half-inning to take the lead, doing so with a remarkable 11-run second, sending the Bombers to a 21-5 victory over the Rangers Tuesday night in front of 28,403 at Globe Life Park.
The Yankees, now a season-best 15 games over .500 at 57-42 and seven games ahead in the AL East, sent 15 to the plate in the 11-run inning, collecting nine of their 19 total hits.