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Yankees WIn Streak Hits Six

 Who needs three All Star players when you got players like Mike Ford? 

Ok, let's be fair, the Yankees really could use D.J. LeMahieu, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton back soon, but until then they are doing just fine. The Bombers won their sixth in a row behind a huge night from Mike Ford in a 4-2 victory over the Red Sox. 

Ford, playing first base Sunday night, was 2-for-4 with a homer and 3 RBI in the victory. His RBI single in the first inning that scored Gio Urshela gave New York a 1-0 lead. Two innings later, Ford was at in again, blasting a two-run shot to right to give the Yanks a 4-1 advantage. 

Aaron Hicks also added an RBI on a double in the second inning. 

On the mound JA Happ had a rare good outing for the Bombers. He held the Sox to a run on three hits over five and two-thirds innings of work to get his first win of the season. The bullpen, as per usual was on point, including Zach Britton who struck out the side in the ninth to earn his eighth save. 

And speaking of saves the Yankees could be activating Aroldis Chapman from the COVID-list as soon as Monday. Chapman tested positive for COVID-19 before the season began. Chapman is said to be felling good, topping 99 miles per hour on his fastball. 

The Yankees could use him, especially with Tommy Kahnle out for the year with Tommy John Surgery. Having another lethal arm, especially one of the best closers in the sport back in the fold. The Yankees wrap up their series with the Red Sox on Monday night.

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