YANKEES WIN & NOW ONLY 8.5 GAMES BACK!

It's called progress.  The Yankees aren't gonna just jump into first place over night, but last night was a significant step.  Look, the Yankees aren't playing very well, this is clear, but one thing they do have is a dymanic fan base that will call them out when they suck.  Enter... us!  But here's the thing... being 30 games out is much worse than 8.5 games out.  Also, saying last place sucks when it comes to our Yankees.  But saying 8.5 games back softens the blow a bit.  The point is, sure the Yankees should be playing better than they are, but it's not the worst scenario this team can be in.  We're actually in a nice spot right now.

That aged horribly. But the half glass full side of me says 9 games out sounds better than last place. One good game could turn this whole thing around. Oh yea and #FireBoone #BYB #Yankees

— Robert Casey (@BleednYankeeBlu) July 20, 2023

Everybody needs to take a deep breath. We got this.

Last night it was all about the comeback and Billy McKinney.  MLB.com writes: 

"Billy McKinney belted a three-run homer and contributed a pair of excellent catches in center field as the Yankees snapped their four-game skid on Friday evening, opening their homestand with a 5-4 victory over the Royals at Yankee Stadium. “I’ve always felt like I could play center,” McKinney said. “I’m not Byron Buxton out there, tracking stuff down, but I think I can play well enough whenever a guy like [Harrison] Bader needs a day. I’m here to help fill in when an opportunity arises.”

Have a night, Billy McKinney! 🤯

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— YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 22, 2023

“That was impressive. I didn’t know he was a center fielder like that,” said Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. “I guess that’s his true position now. Two big plays right there and a big swing; it was an all-around night for him. It was fun to watch.”

It's the little things, and what I mean by that is one day at a time, one moment at a time, and "one good game" that can turn the entire thing around.  We are in a better place today than yesterday.  I think that's awesome.

Positivity wins the day. Embrace this win, embrace the McKinney accomplishments last night and let's ride those coat tails.

Let's go Yanks!