Game 76: Eight would be great

Things are pretty good in Yankeeland right now, huh? Last night marked the team’s seventh straight win in the midst of a week that the team has added Giancarlo Stanton, Edwin Encarnación, and Aaron Judge to the lineup. Just look at what this has done for the team’s division title odds:

Obviously there’s plenty of season remaining, but this is good. Very good.

Another win tonight would give the Yankees a series victory in this weekend’s four game set. Masahiro Tanaka, who threw a two-hit shutout in his last outing, will oppose veteran southpaw Wade Miley. Here are the lineups they’ll face:

Notes:

• Gary Sánchez and Gleyber Torres have the day off. It’s regular rest, nothing more.
• The Yankees are playing a man short this evening. Instead of putting Cameron Maybin on the injured list immediately, they’ll wait until tomorrow. The move will depend on the team’s pitching needs after today’s game.
• Domingo German appears on track to return against the Mets on either July 2nd or 3rd. He’ll make a rehab start in Triple-A next week.
• The Yankees and Red Sox will be permitted a 26th roster spot, designated for a position player only, for the London Series. Both teams can also bring two other players on the trip in case a roster move needs to be made.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm at Yankee Stadium. It’s a beatiful day in New York which will continue into tonight. You can watch on FOX or listen to WFAN for the broadcast.