The first inning demonstrated strong pitching by both the Yankees and the Athletics--three up, three down on both sides. Bailey started strong with numerous first pitch strikes, 65% on the season—his best since 2013. Unfortunately this didn’t continue for Bailey who gave up a deep home run to left field’s second deck by Gary Sanchez, his 31sthome run on the season. The victim? A splitter that stayed up and allowed for the launch.
In the second inning, the A’s made some noise as well, but it did not manufacture a run.