Philadelphia has won four straight games and three straight series during a 6-1 homestand, giving the Phillies a winning record for the first time since they were 22-21 before play on May 20.
“We’re going to find out what kind of character we’re made of,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
When asked if he felt there was anyone who was getting used to or accepting the team’s struggles, Boone bristled when answering no.
New York sits 8½ games behind AL East-leading Tampa Bay, their largest deficit since September 2018, following the Rays’ 7-1 win over the visiting Orioles on Sunday.
Carlos Rodón took a no-hitter into the seventh inning as the Chicago White Sox completed a three-game sweep of the host Detroit Tigers, 4-1.
Rodón finished the inning, allowing one run on one hit and two walks while striking out nine.
hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning and Manny Machado followed with a home run as San Diego’s high-priced superstars powered the Padres past the New York Mets, 7-3, to stop a four-game slide despite the Padres grounding into four double plays.