The New York Yankees have avoided a sweep in the Subway Series finale, ending a six-game losing streak that cost them the top spot in the American League East.

Only minutes removed from the Yankees’ sixth consecutive loss and their 16th defeat in their last 22 games, Aaron Judge was asked if the sorry streak had begun to take a toll on the team on Saturday.

NEW YORK — Here were the Yankees at their best: the lineup smashing homers and doubles early, the ace and bullpen surviving a rocky middle, the fielders making clutch, heady plays to save the day. After a week in the wilderness, the Yankees found their way to the clearing of Monday’s off day. They are bruised but breathing.