WE DROPPED GAME ONE, BUT THE BRIGHT SIDE'S COMING!

Starting off strong, Domingo German had a great few innings against the Red Sox last night, however, the night slowly went south for the Yanks. Struggling in the fourth and letting up four runs, the night turned ugly and neither pitching or hitting was on point.

German allowed five runs over 4 and 1/3 innings and walked four, his highest total since the season started. Brett Gardner did not allow the Yanks to be shutout and homered in the fifth inning.

Source: NewsDay

Although we lost last night, there are a few positive takeaways. Luis Severino allowed one run over three-plus innings in Double-A Trenton. This could mean we see Severino activated soon. You can read a more in-depth story on that right here on BYB with our morning post titled: SEVERINO OUTING IS HUGE.

Source: NY Daily News

Dellin Betances began his rehab assignment and worked a scoreless inning for Trenton. He is expected to work a few more outings before coming off of the IL.

Gardner matched his career-high with his 21st home run.

Source: Pinstripe Alley

“Certainly the power … hitting (21) homers and the consistency of that power. He kind of embodies what I talk about with our team that there is just this hunger and focus and he’s just so mentally tough, too,” Boone said. “I feel like he’s going to do all he can especially while his body is still cooperating, which is certainly is."

David Price was scratched from the lineup due to a sore wrist. 

If the Yanks win the next three games, they can eliminate Boston from AL East title contention.

So although we lost, there is a lot we can do to really secure our post-season in the next few games. And our guys are getting healthy! Let's look to the bright side and keep cheering on the Pinstripes!

--Missy O'Rourke
BYB Contributor
Twitter: @missy_orourke