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 have a team that can be an all-around, really good team,” said Andrew McCutchen, who was 2 for 3 with a run and two R.B.I.
East-leading Tampa Bay, their largest deficit since September 2018, and at 32-31 are one game above .500 for the first time since they were 17-16.
“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.
I want to go deep into games and put my team in a position to win.
San Diego drew three walks in the seventh from a tiring Jeurys Familia , who had pinch-hitter Jurickson Profar down 1-2 before losing him with two outs.
“He’s gotten a lot of big outs in his career.