And the Yanks are sending Nova out to the mound instead of Tanaka.. had Tanaka pitched this game, they'd be favored to win. Unfortunately, NL rules where pitchers bat caused Tanaka to injure himself.. which means Nova better pray for a good game tonight.
If New York loses tonight, the Yanks AL East hopes go right out the window, as the Jays remaining schedule is very favorable, with an out of contention (and very tired) Rays team, a bad O's team, then the Rays at the stadium that needs to be condemned in St. Pete. Yanks get the White Sox (facing 3 lefties including Sale and Rodon), the Red Sox (tough series) and the Orioles.