The Yankees are in an unusual position entering their weekend Subway Series against the crosstown Mets: struggling underdog. The Bronx Bombers are coming off a stunning 11-8 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, when All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman allowed a tying grand slam to Jared Walsh during a seven-run ninth inning. New York had powered ahead with a seven-run first inning against Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani. The Yankees are 41-39, fourth in the AL East, nine games behind first-place Boston. Also, the Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House to celebrate their first World Series championship in 32 years.
