Jul 8, 2021
SEATTLE Before first pitch on Tuesday night, Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it clear that he and his players have grasped what s at stake. We understand the importance of these games, and obviously, the hole that we ve dug for ourselves here in the first half of the season, Boone said. This is a very important week for us. Hopefully, we can get it off on a good note tonight.
In a season full of inconsistencies and discouraging performances, it wouldn t have been surprising to see New York come out flat and struggle, finding a way to beat themselves. Instead, the Bombers opened their six-game road trip with a bang, pouring it on offensively while simultaneously stifling Seattle s bats.