The New York Yankees blew a ninth-inning lead against the Boston Red Sox as their slump continued. While the Yankees are still one of the best teams in the MLB, their recent record would not indicate that. With one win in their last nine games, the Yankees skid is showing no signs of slowing down.
Clay Holmes entered the bottom of the ninth to close out the game for the Yankees, but was unable to do so. J.D. Martinez hit a single to drive in the game's tying run. An inning later in the bottom of the 10th, Tommy Pham drove in the winning run.
Talkin' Baseball posted a clip of the game-winning play and the ensuing celebration to Twitter.
It's never good to be a Yankees fan when your team has just lost to the Boston Red Sox. With one of the most heated rivalries in professional sports, every game feels personal.
After many months of dominance to start the season, Yankees fans are finally getting used to losing.
New York Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge has been one of the few bright spots over the last 10 games. Despite the losses, his offensive dominance has not been affected, proven by the 429-foot home run he blasted in the game.
It would take a lot for a team with 71 wins by August 12 to lose hope, but that is beginning to happen in New York. The New York Yankees are losing their reputation as the biggest and the baddest team in the MLB, and their fans realize it. If they wind up slumping while entering the playoffs, their once promising season could end in an acrimonious defeat.
The New York Yankees do still have time to change their fortunes, but that time is running out quickly.
If the Yankees are not careful, this slump could be what defines their 2022 season.
New York Yankees under tremendous pressure to win series against Boston Red Sox
This was the first of a three-game series between the Yankees and Boston Red Sox, and New York is suddenly in a 'can't lose' situation. If the New York Yankees continue their skid with yet another lost series, they may not be able to regain their confidence.
However, if they manage to pull off two road wins, they will once again be among the favorites.