BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees aim to end a three-game slide with a win over the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta has a 25-22 record in home games and a 43-53 record overall. The Braves have a 36-18 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

The final tally was four relievers combining to throw eight innings, a far-from-ideal way to start the second half of the season. The Yankees (53-44) have dropped three straight games after winning five straight after losing six straight, all of which has them trailing the Blue Jays by three games for the division.

In their first game out of the All-Star break, the Yankees decided to throw a bullpen game. The plan put the team in a fast hole, while Jorbit Vivas made a big mistake on the bases.