The Yankees power hitters needed a spark. Tuesday night, Greg Allen gave them a jump start. The speedy call-up outfielder used his speed to get the Bombers offense going and the big boppers took it from there. Gary Sanchez, Giancarlo Stanton, Brett Gardner and Estevan Florial homered as the Yankees beat the Phillies 6-4 at the Stadium.
The Yankees (49-44) have won three straight games and eight of their last 11. With the Red Sox and Blue Jays rained out Tuesday night, the Bombers pulled back into a tie with Toronto for third in the American League East and seven games back of division-leading Boston.