"I don’t wanna see Torres or DJ anymore"; "Approaching Aaron Hicks/Josh Donaldson territory" - Yankees fans dismayed after team's woeful loss vs. Mets

New York Yankees fans were left dismayed after their team’s woeful 9-7 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Despite a late-game rally powered by Aaron Judge’s grand slam, the Yankees could not overcome Gerrit Cole’s concerning performance.

Cole, who was making his second start since returning from the injured list, was blasted for six earned runs on seven hits, including four home runs, over just four innings. This marks only the second time in Cole’s career that he failed to record a single strikeout, raising concerns about his velocity and command.

The frustration among Yankees fans was palpable on social media, with many expressing their discontent with the team’s performance. Some took to X/Twitter to post their thoughts, especially towards players like Gleyber Torres and DJ LeMahieu. Torres, in particular, struggled both offensively and defensively, making yet another costly error:

"I don’t want to se Torres or DJ anymore," posted one fan.

Yankees fans took to X to express their anger at the team’s recent performance.

Yankees struggled from first inning onward

The game started on a sour note for the Yankees, with Gerrit Cole walking three batters and giving up a run in the first inning. The Mets capitalized on his missed spots, with Mark Vientos and former Yankee Harrison Bader each hitting home runs in the second inning.

It was concerning that Cole’s velocity never got to the upper 90s like it usually does; he averaged only 95.4 mph compared to 96.7 during his Cy Young season last year.

"What happened to DJ man? He’s approaching Aaron Hicks/Josh Donaldson territory," mocked another fan.

"Of course after Judge grand slam the next four batters were out." - Added another fan.

Despite these struggles, the New York Yankees’ offense showed signs of life in the latter innings. After a run in the seventh inning on a Judge RBI double, the Yankees’ bats came alive in the eighth. Pinch hitters Ben Rice, Trent Grisham, and Austin Wells contributed with productive at-bats, culminating in Judge’s grand slam that brought the Yankees within two runs.

However, after a spotless ninth inning, New York Mets right-hander Reed Garrett completed a four-out save, ending the rally. The loss showed that the Yankees still face problems with pitching depth and inconsistent offensive strength. Fans will be hoping for a swift turnaround as the season progresses, starting with the final game of their two-game series with the Mets on Wednesday.