LA Angels Secure Second Consecutive Shutout, Annoying the Yankees
The Yankees received a surprising blow on a flight back from Fenway Park, learning that Rafael Devers was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants in an unexpected deal. This occurred after a shutout loss, and the team's offense remained scoreless, extending a streak of 29 innings and marking the seventh time the Yankees went scoreless in three consecutive games in their long-standing history. The last time this happened was back in 2016, during a 84-win season.
With Giancarlo Stanton returning to the lineup after injuring both his elbows, the team's cold spell has left them puzzled. Manager Aaron Boone admitted they were feeling some pressure, suggesting the team might be trying too hard to break the scoreless streak.
The Yankees faced a trio of pitchers — Brayan Bello, Jose Soriano, and Kyle Hendricks. While Bello and Soriano reached high speeds with their fastballs, Hendricks, a veteran, relied on a mix of pitches to keep the hitters off balance. Interestingly, Hendricks managed to strike out Aaron Judge twice, despite Judge's recent slump at the plate.
This setback doesn't seem to faze the pesky Angels, who managed to shut out the Yankees in consecutive games. The last time this happened was in 1999, when Chuck Finley, Troy Percival, and others combined to blank the Yankees for two games.
Hendricks' ability to confuse the Yankees' hitters contributed to their tenth loss in 17 games, leaving them searching for answers while the Angels revel in their success. As manager Ron Washington said, "He was really good out there tonight, and we needed everything he gave us."
It's crucial for the Yankees to refocus and rediscover their offensive prowess, ensuring that their recent slump is just a temporary setback.
Cody Bellinger, formerly of the Los Angeles Angels, might find an opportunity to boost the Yankees' struggling offense if they consider a trade, as the team looks to break their scoreless streak. The New York Yankees' recent losses against the Los Angeles Angels remind Aaron Boone of the pressure his team is feeling, with the Angels' pitchers like Kyle Hendricks exhibiting the skills needed to keep Yankees hitters off balance in baseball's Major League (MLB).
