The definition for the two spots of the ‘wild card’ in the American League is red hot. The New York Yankees, who are close to ensuring their presence in this game, fell again this Saturday, this time 12-2, against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of their series, which will end on Sunday.
The Bronx ninth may have ensured their presence in the tiebreaker commitment to go to the postseason, however, the victory of the Toronto Blue Jays, makes them wait for what happens on the final day of the Major League regular season. Baseball.
And one of those who embittered the 41,648 fans who came to Yankee Stadium to watch the game was the pitcher from Barranquilla Luis Patiño, who claimed his fifth victory this season in the Big Top.
The ‘Eléctrico’, who usually starts with Florida’s ninth, acted as a reliever for two full innings, allowed no hits or runs, did not walk and struck out three rivals. His earned run ERA was 4.31.
The loss was charged by starter Jordan Montgomery (6-7), who worked 2 2/3 innings.
For the locals, the Cartagena Giovanny Urshela went 4-1, with an RBI and a strikeout. His batting average was .269.
On offense, the most prominent was second baseman Brandon Lowe, who hit three homers, with Tampa’s.
New York started the day with a 1.0 game lead over the Red Sox for the league’s best wild card. They need a loss from Boston to be able to host the playoff game.
For their part, the champions of the East Division of the American League, the Rays (100-61), reached 100 victories for the first time in the history of the team.
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