The difference was Jorbit Vivas’ solo home run off Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi in the fifth, the rookie’s first big-league blast. Vivas’ shot to right traveled 360 feet, a first-pitch fastball over the heart of the plate.

Yankees' Aaron Boone told reporters that this type of stretch from Carlos Rodon was exactly what he warned about earlier in the season, knowing what the lefty is capable of on the mound.

Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free The Yankees lead the American League in runs scored and are tops in the majors in home runs.