The New York Yankees secured the AL East title with a 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, earning a first-round bye in the playoffs. The victory was fueled by standout performances from Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Gerrit Cole. Judge hit his league-leading 58th home run, while Stanton contributed four RBIs. Cole pitched 6 2/3 innings of two-hit ball to help secure the win.
The Yankees will open their 59th postseason at home on Oct. 5 in a best-of-five Division Series. Following the regular season finale on Sunday, the team will have five days off before their playoff opener. Manager Aaron Boone emphasized the importance of peaking at the right time and acknowledged the team’s resilience throughout the season.
Having clinched their 21st division title, the Yankees are focused on securing home-field advantage throughout the American League playoffs. Cole is expected to start the ALDS opener, with Carlos Rodón likely starting Game 2. Boone will have to make a decision for Game 3 among rookie Luis Gil, Clarke Schmidt, and Marcus Stroman. The Yankees are looking to build on their recent success after a season of ups and downs.
Despite a challenging season, the Yankees have shown determination and managed to secure a postseason spot. The team celebrated their playoff berth with a clubhouse party in Seattle and are now gearing up for a strong playoff run.
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