Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Sox win in extras, Tigers drop another
Briefly

The Yankees lost to the Blue Jays, falling four games back in the AL East. The Blue Jays are now in contention for the best record in baseball. In another game, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1, with a grand slam from Spencer Horwitz and a strong pitching performance by Bailey Falter. The Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3, thanks to timely scoring late in the game. The Diamondbacks initially led with a Ketel Marte homer but faced difficulties due to defensive errors.
The Yankees dropped a crucial game to the Blue Jays on Wednesday, as they now sit four games back of Toronto in the East. The Jays are now vying for the best record in baseball, and the Yankees will need every crack they can get at them for the rest of the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates scored early and fueled their victory over the Detroit Tigers, with Andrew McCutchen starting the scoring with a solo homer. Bailey Falter was terrific against the Tigers, tossing seven innings of one-run ball while striking out eight.
The Astros, competing for the top seed in the American League, managed to secure a win against the Diamondbacks in a tough game, featuring late scoring that turned their deficit into a lead.
Arizona had early success with Ketel Marte’s homer, but the game took a turn for them with a pivotal sixth inning where an error and wild pitch aided the Astros in gaining a crucial advantage.
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