Astros sweep Yankees' doubleheader as second half of MLB’s regular season gets underway

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The New York Yankees are in the midst of an incredible regular season, exiting the All-Star break at 64-28, miles ahead of their rivals in the AL East. 

Their regular season start is reminiscent of the 1998 Yankees – one of the greatest teams in baseball history – and a team that won 114 regular season games and went on to sweep the San Diego Padres in the World Series. 

J.J. Matijevic, #13 of the Houston Astros, celebrates with his teammates after hitting a walk-off single against the New York Yankees during game one of a doubleheader at Minute Maid Park on July 21, 2022 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

However, as the second half of Major League Baseball’s regular season got underway Thursday, the 2022 New York Yankees were given an interesting reminder of just how much pressure they are under after their hot start. 

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As the Houston Astros were in the midst of sweeping a doubleheader against the Yankees on Thursday, the second episode of Derek Jeter’s documentary – The Captain – was making its debut, highlighting the 1998 Yankees. 

"You want pressure? Win 114 games and understand what the pressure is that you better win," legendary Yankees manager Joe Torre said in the documentary. "You start even when you start the postseason."

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The 2022 Yankees are heading toward the same type of heat, and after being on the losing end of a doubleheader sweep on Thursday, New York is not blind to the pressure. 

"I understand it's a big story," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "I