The Yankees played their second extra-innings thriller in as many games, and it looked like they might pull it out yet again. They scratched across a run in the tenth against Padres super closer Mason Miller, and they went to Paul Blackburn to close out the game, only to see Luis Campusano end the game with one swing. The loss stung, the Rays having won earlier in the night 7-6 in Texas. The AL East deficit stands at four.
On the site today, Josh writes in praise of the high number, like the ones rookies George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones are sporting on the back of their uniforms. Andrew goes through yesterday’s Rivalry Roundup, while today’s Yankee Birthday feature is on Al Orth, a pitcher from the earliest days of the franchise. Also, Nick delivers this month’s Reliever Confidence Index, and Andrés recaps how the additions the Yankees made at the beginning of August have done in their first month as Yankees.
Today’s Matchup:
New York Yankees at San Diego Padres
Time: 7:15 p.m. EST
TV: FOX
Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
Questions/Prompts:
1. If Trent Grisham hit the IL with his latest hamstring injury, should Spencer Jones be the starting center fielder from here on out?
2. Do you think Will Warren’s work in a piggyback role last night is a precursor to the Yankees moving him to the bullpen in the coming weeks?
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