Trent Grisham, who had a miserable first year in pinstripes, drove in the Yankees’ lone run with a two-out RBI single in the second off righthander Drew Rasmussen, driving in Paul Goldschmidt, who had another good day at the plate (3-for-4).

Carlos Rodon walked four batters, but "he was able to make a big pitch all night long,'' manager Aaron Boone said after the Yankees' fifth straight win.

With the Yankees and their renters now halfway through their four-game set, the Bombers will try for a series win with Carlos Carrasco on the hill Saturday.