Ivan Nova (8-2) picked up his fourth consecutive win with seven shutout innings as the Yankees took the opener in Atlanta 3-0 on Monday, and moved into a tie for first place with the idle Rays.
Ivan Nova (7-2) was nearly untouchable for eight innings and the Yankees' offense made good use of its five hits in a 4-1 win in the Bronx on Wednesday night to take the first two games of the series.
Curtis Granderson jacked a three-run homer and Robinson Cano added a two-run shot as the Yankees held off the Angeles 6-5 on Wednesday night in Los Angeles to avoid a series sweep, snapping the Angeles eight game win streak.