Luis Gil's Mixed Outing Leaves Playoff Rotation Spot Uncertain for Yankees

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil had a mixed outing in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, allowing two runs on three hits, including back-to-back fourth-inning homers. He struck out two and walked two over five innings, throwing 45 strikes on 79 pitches. Despite his 4-1 record and 3.32 ERA, his performance leaves the door open for the Yankees' third playoff rotation spot, with rookie Cam Schlittler trending behind veterans Max Fried and Carlos Rodón. Gil, who was deserving of more run support, could not hold the Yankees' initial 1-0 lead after Ben Rice's first-inning solo shot. His outing did not make the statement he might have hoped for, as the Yankees were on the outside of the AL East playoff picture.