NEW YORK (WABC) – For the second time in three years, the New York Yankees finished the regular season at the top of their division.

The Bronx Bombers secured the American League East with a commanding 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night.

While the result appeared to be a formality with the Yankees needing just one win in their final six games before their series against the Orioles, Baltimore managed to hold off New York for two games, winning on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

But a dominating pitching performance from ace Gerrit Cole and home runs from Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton put the final nail in the coffin of the Orioles’ division hopes on Thursday.

With the division now complete and three games remaining against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Yankees still have a chance to finish with the best record in the American League.

The 93-66 Yanks currently hold a 1 game lead over the 92-67 Cleveland Guardians.

Finishing with the best record in the AL would effectively give the Bombers home-field advantage for the Division Series and Championship Series if they make it that far.

They also have the best record in all of baseball, but currently trail the National League’s division winners, the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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