Yankees Magic Number Is 6 [PREVIEW]

The Yankees seem to be all but out of the hunt for the AL East title but they still have a good lead in the chase for the first Wild Card spot. The Yankees magic number to lock up home field in the Wild card game is 6. Tonight is game two of the final eight game home stand. With three games vs the White Sox, four vs the Red Sox and three at the Orioles.

Chicago White Sox:

Carlos Rodon (8-6 , 3.78 ERA)

1. Adam Eaton (L) CF

2. Jose Abreu (R) 1B

3. Trayce Thompson (R) RF

4. Melky Cabrera (S) LF

5. Leury Garcia (S) DH

6. Alexei Ramirez (R) SS

7. Mike Olt (R) 3B

8. Tyler Flowers (R) C

9. Gordon Beckham (R) 2B

New York Yankees:

CC Sabathia (5-9 , 4.80 ERA)

1. Brett Gardner (L) CF

2. Chase Headley (S) 3B

3. Alex Rodriguez (R) DH

4. Carlos Beltran (S) RF

5. Brian McCann (L) C

6. Chris Young (R) LF

7. Greg Bird (L) 1B

8. Rob Refsnyder (R) 2B

9. Didi Gregorius (L) SS

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