It was a rough weekend in the Bronx, the Yankees losing games and losing ground to the AL leaders. That said, the other teams in the AL Wild Card race have not put much pressure on the Yankees, allowing the Yankees to flail but still hold firm on a playoff spot. With a win to close out their series with Boston with a shred of dignity, New York at last gave themselves a shot to try and gain on the teams in front and create more breathing on those behind them. Let’s see how they fared.

Miami Marlins (61-69) 5, Toronto Blue Jays (76-55) 3

Looking to salvage the series finale after dropping the first two to Toronto, the Marlins sent Eury Pérez to the mound. The young fireballer was dominant at times as the Marlins avoided a sweep.

Pérez was basically unbothered for six innings, facing just

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