Those who came to Yankee stadium on Sunday sat through a rain delay but eventually witnessed theYankees clinching the AL East title with a victory over the rival Red Sox.
One day later, fans endured another lengthy delay and then were treated to what amounted to a chillier version of a split-squad spring training game against the Royals.
Backed by a makeshift lineup, Chad Gaudin gave Joe Girardi a little more to think about when constructing his postseason roster next week with 6-2/3 innings of two-run ball.
Ramiro Pena hit his first major-league home run and Robinson Cano belted his second career grand slam as the Yanks cruised to their sixth straight win and 101st of the season, 8-2. Continue
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