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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Yankees have been grinding away non-stop for seven days straight. After pulling off impressive wins and clinching two series against their two different rivals, they’ve certainly earned a break. Who wouldn’t need some downtime after that kind of stretch? Boone is definitely looking forward to it, knowing that a little rest is exactly what his players need to keep the momentum rolling. Especially Given how bumpy and stressful their series with the Sox was!

One minute it was relief, the next it was all stress—the Yankees’ journey was nothing short of a rollercoaster. But they clinched the title with a solid 5-2 win over the Red Sox, proving their mettle. Post-game, Boone was all smiles, highlighting his team’s remarkable ability to bounce back from any situation. What seemed like a setback on Saturday turned into a triumphant turnaround on Sunday for the Bronx Bombers. Now, Boone is eagerly eyeing that well-deserved off day!

Aaron Boone looking forward to the day off!

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While before dealing straightaway with the day off, he calmly acknowledged his team’s effort during this time. See, August and September have been a bumpy road for the Bronx Bombers, but this week was different! And what could be the reason? Well, according to Boone, that’s all because his team knows every day is different regardless of what happened yesterday. He kept it very simple, saying this can happen, and, “You gotta be strong-minded and have that focus.” Indeed, the hard work was seen on the field!

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If the team hadn’t stayed strong and overcome their loss on Saturday, they might not have played so spectacularly. But they turned things around, clinching not just the game but the series with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. The players were on fire too, with Carlos Rodon snagging his 15th win of the season. And how can we forget the New York Yankees’ captain, Aaron Judge’s monster 53rd home run! However, their win over the Sox wasn’t the only thing making their week successful; there was more to it!

They also clinched another series with one of their rivals! And that was against the KC Royals! Where they also won fair and square with 4-2! So, 7 days of continuous games and two series victories; that’s a bag full! And because of all this, Aaron Boone said, “There’s no question, anytime you’re going into the off day, a long flight. You know that one, sure. Feels good.” We’re all hoping this break is just what they need because even after clinching their victory over two tough rivals, they have a lot waiting to face the Bronx in line.

What’s the Yankees’ upcoming schedule?

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Yankees’ have 12 thrilling games left before the playoffs, spread across four action-packed series! They’ll kick things off with a showdown against the Mariners from September 17th to 19th. Then, it’s on to a high-stakes clash with the Athletics, running from September 20th to 22nd—talk about a jam-packed schedule! But wait, September’s not done yet; it has more for you in the bag!

After taking a breather following their battles with the Mariners and Athletics, the New York Yankees will dive straight into a high-stakes series against their division rivals, the Orioles. With the Orioles just a notch below the Yankees on the leaderboard, trailing by only three wins, this clash is bound to be intense! Fans of both teams will be glued to their screens for updates as the series kicks off from September 24th to 26th. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—the Yankees will then gear up for their fourth series, facing off against the Pirates from September 27th to 29th.

Where we will get to witness the must-see duel: Paul Skenes vs. Aaron Judge at that time. So it seems like the calendar is full of interesting series! But being fun and interesting at the same time, it’s a crucial stretch! They have to maintain the lead and enter the playoffs as the top contenders to get the benefits, right? Although with the power-packed play of the Bronx Bombers, things look positive, and so does their manager! But could they maintain the lead and Aaron Boone’s hopes? That has to be seen! What do you think? Drop your thoughts in the comments.