Year of the Yankees

06/28/2022 Year of the Yankees

By: Jeff Yoder

New York Rallies for 23rd Comeback Win of the Season; On Pace for Record-Setting 118 Wins

Nothing can stop the Yankees… After cool down towards the end of the month, New York is back on fire. Following Aaron Judge’s walk-off blast in extra innings on Sunday, the Yanks used a four-run rally in the 7th inning to top the A’s (9-5) for their league-best 23rd comeback win of the season. That gives them nearly half of their wins via comebacks in 2022.

 

The Year of the Yankees

The Pinstripes are now 54-20 with 88 games to play, putting them on pace for 118 wins by season’s end. That would break the record (116 wins) for the best season in MLB history set by the 2001 Mariners and 1906 Cubs. The Yanks also boast a +148 run differential, more than 20 runs above the next-best team (Dodgers, 128). While the Mets (47-27) hold the league’s next best record across town, it’s still the Year of the Yankees in the big leagues.

 

Watch: Yankees Rally for 23rd Comeback Win of the Season

 

MLB Quick-Hitters

 

Suspensions From Sunday Brawl: A total of 12 players and coaches received suspensions on Monday for the Mariners-Angels melee that occurred Sunday in Anaheim.

 

Gausman’s Gem: Toronto’s Kevin Gausman tossed a 10-K gem to boost the Blue Jays past the Red Sox in an AL East battle (7-2).

 

Kuhl Quiets Dodgers: Rockies right-hander Chad Kuhl put the hush on one of baseball’s best lineups, tossing a three-hit shutout against the Dodgers last night with 5 Ks in a 4-0 win.

 

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