The final road series of the 2012 season is here for the 90-65 New York Yankees. Taking two of three at Target Field in Minnesota, the Yanks travel to Toronto, trying to build an even bigger cushion to clinch the AL East.
With only 6 games remaining, this series at the Jays and a home series against a struggling Sox team is significant for the Bombers. As of now, the magic number of the division is 6, and clinching a playoff spot is 4. If the Yanks can take three of four and the Orioles lose two of three in Boston, the Yankee would win the AL East, looking like a potent force for either two wild card teams, or the AL Central champ in Detroit or Chicago. Derek Jeter's 19-game hitting streak was snapped yesterday afternoon, but the bats have come alive to Ichiro, Cano, and Swisher. When it comes down to high pressure ball games, experience continues to play an important impact on victories. The Yankees have been around the block, and know what it takes to succeed and reach their goals. Keep the faith Bombers.
PITCHING PROBABLES:
NYY TOR
Thursday: Nova (12-7, 4.94) vs. Morrow (8-7, 4.94)
Friday: Kuroda (14-11, 3.44) vs. Jenkins (0-2, 4.24)
Saturday: Pettitte (5-3, 2.71) vs. Romero (9-14, 5.76)
Sunday: Hughes (16-13, 4.10) vs. Laffey (4-6, 4.52)
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