NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees made sweeping changes Tuesday before a series opener against the Washington Nationals, but the results remained the same.
The addition of two prized prospects into the lineup -- and the return of starting pitcher Carlos Rodon -- did not turn the tide for a team stuck in last place in the American League East. Carter Kieboom and CJ Abrams authored solo home runs and the Nationals outlasted the Yankees, 2-1, pushing New York's losing streak to nine games.
Rodon was sharp in his return, but did not receive much support from the scuffling Yankees offense.