It seems like every time this team takes a step forward, they follow it with two steps back. Last week was arguably the Yankees’ best of the season, sweeping Toronto & taking 2/3 from Oakland. A 5-1 week against two solid teams with a chance to build momentum against Kansas City before heading to Fenway. Well, the Yankees instead dropped a brutal series opener. I legitimately think that was the worst loss of the season so far given everything that went into it. Let’s unpack this.
Horrible situational hitting
Starting with the biggest problem first, the Yankees were dreadful with runners on in this one.