Yankees' Historic Ninth-Inning Failure Costs Them Game 1 in AL Wild Card Series
The New York Yankees experienced a historic loss in the MLB playoffs last season. Despite having the bases loaded with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, they failed to score a run, a feat never before seen according to Opta Stats. The game's outcome and winning team remain unconfirmed due to insufficient data.
The Yankees' Game 1 loss in the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox was a bitter pill to swallow. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the missed opportunity, stating that the team didn't get the 'final punch' they needed. However, he remained confident ahead of Game 2, scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
The Red Sox's victory was thanks in part to the pitching of Garrett Crochet and clutch hitting from Masataka Yoshida and Alex Bregman. Despite the Yankees' best efforts, they couldn't capitalize on their late-game opportunity, leaving the field with a 3-1 defeat.
The Yankees will look to bounce back in Game 2, eager to put their historic ninth-inning futility behind them. The Red Sox, meanwhile, will aim to build on their Game 1 victory, with both teams hungry for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.
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