After starting the season 9-9, those nine consecutive wins put the Yankees at 18-9, a fresh .667 win percentage and only two games behind the slumping Red Sox. Although the Twins and Angels are good, they are nothing compared to the Yankees upcoming schedule.
Following the buzzsaw that was Charlie Morton, in the next nine games, the Yanks play the last year’s three AL division winners. First, they play have three more games against reigning the World Champion Astros in Houston.
Then, they return home to face the Red Sox and Indians. After somewhat of a break against the Athletics, the Yanks travel to Washington to take on the reigning NL East champion, Washington Nationals.