The Yankees were riding high after sweeping three games from the Red Sox. But that high is now a low after the Yankees were eliminated from playoff contention last night

This is what Yankees manager Joe Girardi was quoted as saying following that loss: "It's not what we wanted. It's pretty quiet in there. Probably the quietest I've ever seen after a win. I think guys realize it came to an end tonight. It's difficult. There were some good things that happened, but again we fell short and we didn't have a successful season."

I don't see the Yankees being up for this game. The Orioles are the better team and in the underdog role. That's enticing. Baltimore is playing hard for its playoff berth and playing well winning five of six.

The pitching matchup is Yovani Gallardo versus Michael Pineda. Gallardo pitched well in his last outing holding the Diamondbacks to two runs on six hits in six innings. A key for the Yankees has been phenomenal rookie Gary Sanchez. However, he's coming off an 0-for-5 game with four strikeouts and has only one hit in his last 19 at bats.

The Yankees opened as favorites because they're home and Pineda has been pitching well. He is 6-11 on the season with a 4.68 ERA, though, and has made a career-high 31 starts. I don't think his heart will be in this game.