Despite a solid start from Andy Pettitte last night, the Yankees lost and fell to 3.5 games back of the Rays and Rangers. A win tonight and the Yankees will gain some ground somewhere in the standings, but winning is easier said than done. Here are how the teams in contention fared yesterday:
Rangers: 7-1 win vs Rays. 3 home runs power Rangers to win.
Rays: 7-2 loss vs Rangers. Jeremy Hellickson struggles for Rays.
Indians: 5-3 win vs Royals. Indians score 5 unanswered runs to beat Royals.
Orioles: 3-2 win vs Red Sox. Chris Davis hits 51st home run in win.
Yankees: 2-0 loss vs Blue Jays. R.A. Dickey stifles Yankees.
Royals: 5-3 loss vs Indians. Bullpen lets down Royals.
Wild Card Standings
WC 1 Rangers 82-68 —
WC 2 Rays 82-68 —
3 Indians 82-69 0.5 GB
4 Orioles 80-70 2 GB
5 Yankees 79-72 3.5 GB
5 Royals 79-72 3.5 GB
