It’s been a pretty brutal span for the Yankees, these last two weeks. 4 losses in their last six games have the pinstripe crew looking for answers. A 2-1 series loss in Yankees Stadium to the Orioles followed by a 2-2 series l against the Kansas City Royals certainly wasn’t what we expected. But the past is the past and there’s salvation to be found down in Tampa Bay where the Yankees will be looking to get an edge up on the Tampa Bay Rays.
Realistically the New York Yankees aren’t too far behind in the race for the AL east and it’s still early in the season. Certainly the loss to the East-leading Orioles doesn’t help, but being a game behind the Blue Jays, and four games behind both the Orioles and Rays means this series down in Tampa Bay is an opportunity to put themselves back within striking distance of the top.
At least New York left the Royals series with a win in Game 4. That’s something to build on for the challenge ahead. Robinson Cano may have ignited something in the Yankees with his grand slam keying the win against the Royals. They’ll need that kind of firepower down in Tampa where the Rays will be unleashing the 5-0 James Shields against the Yankees lineup on Tuesday night.
here’s to a fine series down in Tampa Bay. We can use it right now.
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