The New York Yankees remain one of the strongest home teams in the league. In the first game of the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Yankees earned their 15th home win. Out of their last 11 games at home, they have won 10. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, have struggled away from home with an 8-15 record.

The Baltimore Orioles and the Tampa Bay Rays combined for 22 runs in the series opener. With the total set low and both offenses carrying massive momentum, another high-scoring game is likely, especially since both bullpens were heavily taxed during the first game´s offensive explosion.