BRONX, NY — In a stunning reversal of fortune, the New York Yankees suffered their sixth straight loss, falling 3‑2 to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium—their longest losing streak since August 2023.
Despite finally breaking a 30‑inning scoreless drought with solo homers from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Cody Bellinger, the Bombers were undone by a costly error from shortstop Anthony Volpe in the eighth inning, allowing Mike Trout to score the go‑ahead run.
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Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the hard truth: “We haven’t executed the little things,” and emphasized the need for sharper fundamentals especially during offensive slumps. Meanwhile, slugger Aaron Judge hitless in four at‑bats admitted concern but remained calm: “Hitting slumps are part of the game,” he said, promising a strong response.
What Went Wrong
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Lack of timely offense: Only three hits all night. Judge has exploded for just three hits in his last 28 at‑bats chasing pitches and striking out 19 times over eight games.
- Mental mishaps: Poor bunting, base-running misfires, and Volpe’s eighth‑inning bobble put the club on its heels.
- Bullpen breakdown: Reliever Fernando Cruz walked three batters in the eighth, setting the stage for the fatal error.
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Path to a Comeback
Sharpen the fundamentals: Boone must reinforce situational baseball. With execution faltering, success may lie in small-ball: bunts, steals, productive outs, and situational hitting.
Revitalize the lineup: Get Judge back in sync with more hittable pitches and plate discipline. Players like Paul Goldschmidt, Trent Grisham, and Bellinger must also rediscover their bats.
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Steady the infield: Volpe’s fielding and baserunning need tightening. A mental reset supported by extra drills and focus sessions could help turn miscues into confidence.
Bullpen reinforcement: Fernando Cruz must regain command; reliable arms like Yerry De Los Santos and Michael Arias should be leaned upon to stabilize late innings.
Stick with the young arms: Rookie Will Warren delivered 11 strikeouts over six innings, lowering his ERA an encouraging sign amid the slump.
Optimism on the Horizon
Despite the skid, the Yankees still lead the AL East by 1½ games their slimmest edge since early May. They’ve shown a capacity for resurgence before: only a month ago, Carlos Rodón spun seven shutout innings, Aaron Judge and Co. launched timely homers, and they swept the same Angels.
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Baseball is a game of streaks, and the Yankees’ ability to flip this one may hinge on refocusing at the plate and on defense. As Yogi Berra famously said, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” If the Yankees can sharpen their small-ball game executing fundamentals, reclaiming plate discipline, and supporting their pitchers they can end the skid, reclaim their swagger, and keep the chase for October alive.
Despite yesterday’s disappointment, the foundation remains solid. With renewed focus and fundamentals, the Yankees can rally and quickly.
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