Red Sox sweep leaves Yankees' Aaron Judge resolved to disregard unsightly setback in series competition
The New York Yankees are reeling after a five-game skid against their arch-rivals, the Boston Red Sox. Their latest loss, on Father's Day, was a tough pill to swallow, marking their first sweep this year at the hands of the Red Sox.
The series saw the Yankees' offense stumbling, scoring only four runs in three games. Their captain, Aaron Judge, was particularly underwhelming, striking out nine times and managing just one extra-base hit against the Red Sox. In response, Judge conveyed his determination to move past this slump, saying, "We just couldn't string a few good at-bats together. Move past it, learn from it, and get ready for the next series."
Judge had a rough time against Garrett Crochet on Friday, striking out in his first three at-bats. However, Ryan Yarbrough and the Yankees' bullpen pitched admirably, keeping the Sox to a 1-0 lead after eight innings. Judge homered over the Green Monster in his fourth at-bat, tying the game and sending it to extra innings.
Every great team must win on its off nights, and the Yankees had an opportunity to do just that, courtesy of Judge's homer, on Friday. But they fell short, losing in extras for the fourth time this season.
Judge's poor performance was a part of the bigger problem plaguing the Yankees. Their plays in familiar rivals often showcase sloppy baserunning, mediocre defense, and an inability to hit consistently. This issue was apparent not only against the Red Sox but also against the Dodgers earlier this year.
The Yankees are gearing up for a four-game set against the Angels starting on Monday, with Clarke Schmidt getting the nod for New York. This series could be the perfect opportunity for the Bombers to bounce back and regain their winning form.
Despite Aaron Judge's home run attempt to tie against the Red Sox, the Yankees' struggles continued, as their sloppy baserunning, mediocre defense, and inconsistent hitting were once again on display. In an effort to turn things around, Judge and the Yankees will face the Angels in a four-game series starting on Monday, and high points in sports, such as a football pass or a baseball home run, will be crucial for the Yankees to regain their winning form.
