The New York Yankees are starting to see their season slip away. They lost game three of the ALCS to the Houston Astros by a score of 5-0 on Saturday. Houston now leads the series 3-0.
The Yankees couldn't get their bats going once again, leading to a shutout. They struck out 11 times as a team. Houston pitching had New York hitters on the ropes in game three, which has been the story of the series so far.
Saturday's loss has New York Yankees fans feeling devastated. They believe their team has dug themselves into a tremendous hole that is going to be hard to climb out of.
Fans are disappointed that they may get swept by the Houston Astros. They had high hopes coming into the season and weren't prepared to settle for anything less than a World series title.
"This era of Yankees baseball has been nothing but disappointment, excuses, and getting stomped on by our rivals. And I'm ready for it to end," one fan explained.
"Fire Cashman. Fire Boone. Fire all of them. Because nothing will ever change if we don't," said another.
The New York Yankees will have a tough hill to climb if they want to get past the Houston Astros
If the New York Yankees want to get back into this series, they will need to rely on Nestor Cortes Jr. He's getting the start for game four, which is scheduled for Sunday evening.
He pitched well in game five of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians, helping the Yankees advance to the ALCS. He went five innings, only giving up one run.
He has pitched against Houston once this season. He went five innings, giving up three runs and striking out seven. He'll make one of his most important starts on Sunday.
The Houston Astros are starting Lance McCullers Jr. on the mound on Sunday. McCullers has been rock solid since coming off the IL this season. He'll prove to be a tough matchup for the Yankees hitters.
If the New York Yankees want to make a turnaround, it starts with game four on Sunday.