The New York Yankees have won their second series in a row by taking three out of four at home against the Rangers. It wasn’t an easy game, as it remained 1-0 for the first half. The Yankees added some fireworks to everyone’s Sunday in the 5th with their five spot. Everything came to a screeching halt when Sonny Gray came in to pitch the 7th, but Jonathan “Young Gandolfini” Holder took care of the rest. Stanton’s hit homers in three straight with his bad hammy, so that’s something to watch in awe.

The Good

C.C. getting the first out of the game (Choo), despite homeplate ump squeezing him, thanks to the swing attempt.

Voit-Didi-Voit DP in the 4th.

Stanton’s second hit of the game (5th).

Andujar running hard on his RBI ground-out. (5th)

C.C.’s 6 strong innings.

Gardy RBI single making them pay for trying to play the bunt. (6th)

Jonathan Holder.

The Bad

Gardner’s failed check-swing in the 2nd.

Voit at 1st base.

THE DREADED GIDP. (Stanton in the 3rd)

Didi’s nubber to lead-off the 4th.

Hicks’ slide into 3rd. (5th)

Andujar’s D.

Martin Perez after the 4th inning.

The umps’ call on the challenge in the 7th.

Sonny Gray.

Joey Gallo robbing Romine’s would-be eighth homer of the year.

THE YANKEE



Stantman SMASH (30) in the 1st. Exit Velo – 112.2/413 FOOTER

Didi’s sliding play, and quick/long throw, for the second out in the 5th.

Hicks with the 1-out, 2 RBI, single in the 5th.

DIDI BOMB (21) in the 5th to match his defensive play in the top of the inning.

Yankees 3 Stars of the Game

* Didi Gregorius (21st HR, 2 RBI, 2 H, GREAT D)



** Giancarlo Stanton (30th HR, 2 H)



*** C.C. Sabathia (6 shutout innings, 7 K’s)

