Yankees’ Slump: A Series Sweep Leaves Team 2.0 Games Back in AL East

The New York Yankees’ season has taken a turn for the worse in recent weeks. Despite starting off promisingly, their latest defeat came at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds, who were on the brink of completing a series sweep against the Yankees. In the ninth inning, Reds third baseman hit a line drive that was mishandled by Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham, drawing boos from frustrated fans.

Despite this error, the Reds did not capitalize and the Yankees failed to mount a comeback, resulting in a sweep. Starting pitcher Marcus Stroman struggled, allowing three home runs and five earned runs in five innings of work. The Yankees have now lost 13 of their last 17 games, falling to 2.0 games back in the AL East. Even with star hitter Aaron Judge on their roster, the team has struggled to deliver wins. Judge’s hitting coach criticized the team’s offensive player development, calling it “terrible.”

As they look to turn things around before the All-Star break, the Yankees face a crucial home series against their rivals, the Boston Red Sox. Their recent losing streak has put them in a precarious position as they try to hold onto their spot in the division race. With only one game separating them from second place and just two games separating them from first place in their division race, it remains to be seen if they can overcome their recent struggles and get back on track.