The New York Yankees can't afford to miss on chances to move closer to the top in the American League East.

That might make Saturday night's game against the host Baltimore Orioles even more crucial given the Yankees have just eight contests left on their schedule.

"We're working to shake hands (after victories) and put ourselves in the best position heading down the stretch," New York manager Aaron Boone said. "It's on to the next one. (Saturday) becomes super-important, too."

The Yankees (86-68) scored 27 runs across three games until they were limited to four hits in Friday night's 4-2 loss. The setback kept New York three games behind the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays.

New York didn't mount much in six innings against Baltimore starter Trevor Rogers.

"We didn't pressure him a

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