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Yanks Split And Lose No Ground

The New York Yankees got a good pitching performance from Freddy Garcia in Game 1 of the split doubleheader but self-destructed in Game 2 and ended the night with a split of the twin-bill with the Red Sox. You would have thought the Yankees got swept based upon some Yankee fans after the 9-5 loss. Quite frankly, it's very difficult to win a doubleheader and you had to think that Boston was due to breakout. In fact, tonight will be a tough one as teams that usually break a losing streak win a few in a row.

With all the issues that the Yankees have had, it is impressive that they are in first place in the AL East and have the best record in baseball. All of this without their staff ace, their second best pitcher, the all-time best relief pitcher and no regular positional player having a career year. None of this means that a trip down the Canyon of Heroes is guaranteed. Plenty of things can happen between now and the end of October and regular season performances mean nothing in the playoffs. The key for the Yankees will be to win their division, have no more injuries and hopefully be firing on all cylinders heading into October. So until then, let's enjoy where the Yanks are sitting right now as we head into the All-Star break and take a chill pill if they happen not to win this evening. Remember, baseball is a marathon not a sprint.