The race is tight and the pressure is mounting. After a dramatic series in Baltimore, the Yankees sit 2 games back of the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East. Every pitch, every at-bat and every defensive play matters now.In this video we break down the Yankees’ path to the division — what they must do offensively, how the pitching staff needs to perform, and the key matchups that will decide whether New York can claw back into first place.
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Standings: Yankees — 2 games behind Blue Jays
Games remaining: 7
Focus: Consistency, defense, timely hitting, and pitching depth
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