The New York Yankees had a promising start to their season, but things have taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks. Their latest defeat was at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds, who were on the brink of sweeping the series against the Yankees. In the ninth inning, Reds third baseman hit a line drive that was mishandled by Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, resulting in boos from frustrated fans. Despite this error, the Reds did not capitalize and the Yankees were unable to mount a comeback, leading to a sweep.
Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman struggled during this game, allowing three home runs and five earned runs in just five innings of work. The Yankees have now lost 13 out of their last 17 games, falling 2.0 games behind in the AL East. Despite having star hitter Aaron Judge on their team, they have been struggling to deliver wins. Judge’s hitting coach criticized their offensive player development program, calling it “terrible.”
The upcoming home series against the Boston Red Sox is crucial for the Yankees as they try to turn things around before the All-Star break. With their recent losing streak and the Orioles gaining ground in the division, they are currently in a precarious position. It remains uncertain if they will be able to overcome their struggles and get back on track.