The starting pitchers for the Rangers allowed six runs in this series, an average of two runs per start. That went three runs by Patrick Corbin, two runs by Jacob deGrom, and one run by Nathan Eovaldi. It was a virtual cascade of relative excellent against arguably baseball’s toughest lineup at the moment.

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer, rookie Will Warren struck out a career-high 10 and the New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 5-2.

If the game ends up postponed, it could create a real scheduling bind for the teams as this is the Rangers’ only scheduled trip to Yankee Stadium. The obvious choice for rescheduling would be Sept. 11, an off day for the Rangers ahead of a series at the New York Mets, but the Yankees are scheduled to play that day against Detroit.

A strong bat and gifted defender who can play anywhere — including third base — and who won a Silver Slugger as utilityman last season sure would be useful to the Yankees right now.

Boone is too nice a guy to gloat about the fast start. He knows most fans don’t trust him – or the injury gods. Too much can still go wrong. But if Boone isn’t surprised by the Yankees’ five-game lead in the East, I certainly am

The New York Yankees wrap up a three-game series versus the Texas Rangers as they go for the sweep this afternoon in the Bronx.

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The right-hander gave up three earned runs over two outings in the Rangers series this week. Dating back to May 7, Hamilton has a ghastly 16.62 ERA and 9.77 FIP in six appearances (eight earned runs over 4 1/3 innings). Overall, Hamilton has a 6.14 ERA this season.