I had it written.

I had today’s post written last night about 10:00 when my beloved New York Yankees were cruising to victory over the pesky Boston Red Sox.

Well, the Sox got a little peskier after that, jumping on the Bombers for five runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to escape the first game of their series with a 7-5 win. As I always note, you can’t say these two teams don’t play entertaining ballgames.

With 16 games to go in their season, the Yankees play six against the Red Sox, and the remaining 10 against the rest of the AL East. This will make for some exciting playoff drama, no doubt, as the Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays, and Yankees are all still in contention for postseason spots. (I had planned to write how last night’s victory bolstered the Yankees’ chances… so much for that.)

Known as they are today as the “Baby Bombers” (given their influx of new young talent), I barely recognize those in pinstripes these days but pull for them nonetheless. Most noticeable to my eyes, of course, is their venerable manager, Joe Girardi, who should be considered for 2016 AL Manager of the Year.

On tap? Three more games between the Yankees and Red Sox this weekend, including a marquee matchup Sunday night on ESPN.

Think I’m going to let my own baby bomber stay up for that one.