The New York Yankees may falter against playoff-caliber opponents, but when facing mediocrity, they look like juggernauts.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Yankees hammered the Washington Nationals 11-2, completing a decisive sweep and restoring some needed momentum.
Now sitting at 73-60, the Yankees have positioned themselves to potentially reclaim the top Wild Card slot if Boston stumbles on Wednesday against Baltimore.
What’s surprising is that despite constant ups and downs, the Yankees are quietly 13-7 across their last 20 games played.
Bombs away in the Bronx
The Yankees’ lineup erupted with an offensive fireworks show, producing 11 runs, 13 hits, and an eye-popping six home runs.
Aaron Judge, Ryan McMahon, Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, and Ben Rice all launched long