The New York Yankees have so much to play for down the stretch that they will be anxious to take advantage of the Baltimore Orioles in any way possible in their four-game series.

The second game comes Friday night in Baltimore, where the Yankees rolled to a 7-0 victory Thursday night.

"A good way to start the series," New York manager Aaron Boone said.

The Yankees (86-67) have won six of their last eight games. When they put together early offense, the rest often falls in place.

"I think it's important," Boone said. "You've got to be able to win a lot of different ways in this league. But jumping out on top early, obviously, is big."

Baltimore (72-81) must win its final nine games to finish with a .500 record.

The Orioles, who had a three-game winning streak snapped in the series ope

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