Yankees pitching implodes as Red Sox launch five homers in missed chance for early AL East statement
If the Red Sox hang around and pester the Yankees later this season, Aaron Boone & Co. might remember an early June series in which they tried to stomp on Boston's throat and slipped.
Access the Yankees beat like never before
Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free
A game and series got away from the Yankees, largely because too many pitches from Carlos Rodón and the relievers who followed also got away, during an 11-7 prime-time loss in front of 45,140 on a breezy Sunday night.
Advertisement
Walks and hit-by-pitches haunted Yankees pitchers, though not as much as the five home runs Boston hitters clubbed to first overcome a two-run deficit and later to gain separation.
After the Yankees cruised to a victory Friday, they were trampled in letting up double-digit runs in the second and third games of the series.
In dropping the rubber game, the Yankees (39-25) lost just a second series in their past 10 and allowed Boston (32-35) to crawl to 8.5 games back in the AL East.
6 Carlos Rodón reacts after allowing a home run during the Yankees' loss to the Red Sox on June 8.
Corey Sipkin for the NY Post
Advertisement
6 Carlos Narváez (75) celebrates after hitting a home run during the Red Sox's win against the Yankees on June 8.
Corey Sipkin for the NY Post
The Yankees still are comfortably in front in the division, but surely would have preferred sending an early statement in the year's first matchup between the blood rivals.
The Yankees wasted home runs No. 22 and 23 from Aaron Judge, who bookended the night with two-run, opposite-field shots in the first and last innings.
The Yankees tried to get the tying run to the plate in the ninth, but Aroldis Chapman de-batted Anthony Volpe on a strikeout to strand two.
Advertisement
Judge had given his club a lead six pitches into the bottom of the first, and the Yankees lost the edge at the same time as their pitchers lost control.
In the fifth, a previously rolling Rodón could not locate.
He walked Ceddanne Rafaela and two pitches later left a four-seamer in the middle of the plate and was punished for it, Kristian Campbell visiting the short porch to tie the game.
Advertisement
DJ LeMahieu — 9-for-21 this month — continued his upturn with his own home run into the right field seats to give the Yankees the lead back in the bottom of the inning, but it was short-lived.
6 Fernando Cruz reacts after getting pulled during the Yankees' loss on June 8.
Corey Sipkin for the NY Post
6 Carlos Narváez connects on a home run during the Yankees' loss on June 8.
Corey Sipkin for the NY POST
Rodón and the Yankees bullpen spiraled during a five-run, 10-batter, two-walk, one-HBP sixth that dug a hole too steep for the offense to escape.
An old problem surfaced for Rodón, who had allowed five home runs in his first four starts this season and then let up just three in his next nine outings.
Late-March, early-April Rodón issued too many walks that would inevitably come back to hurt when a poor pitch became, say, a three-run homer rather than a solo shot — which is precisely what happened in the sixth.
CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND YANKEES STATS
Advertisement
Rodón drilled Rafael Devers with a sinker, walked Rob Refsnyder on five pitches and then watched former Yankee Carlos Narváez turn on an inside fastball and crush a three-run homer to left.
Boone pulled Rodón, but Fernando Cruz and Tim Hill had no better luck in the frame.
Cruz loaded the bases on two hits and a walk before leaving a three-on, two-out jam for Hill, who had not allowed a hit with the bases loaded all season.
That stat is no longer true, opposing hitters now 1-for-12 with the bases juiced against Hill after Jarren Duran singled through the middle to drive in another to put Boston ahead, 7-3.
Advertisement
6 Cody Bellinger reacts after popping out during the Yankees' loss to the Red Sox on June 8.
Corey Sipkin for the NY POST
6 Aaron Judge rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the Yankees' loss June 8.
Robert Sabo for the NY Post
The Yankees tried to answer with two runs in the sixth, when Jazz Chisholm Jr. lifted a sacrifice fly and Trent Grisham worked a well-earned, bases-loaded run to drive in another, but the Red Sox ran away late against a Yankees bullpen that has had better nights.
Jonathan Loáisiga was victimized by back-to-back shots from Abraham Toro and Trevor Story in the eighth.
Advertisement
Boston piled on in the ninth against Brent Headrick, who allowed two runs (one on a monster shot from Devers).
The Yankees offense could not hang with the Red Sox offense, though not because of a lack of motivation.
Advertisement
They surely wanted to pound Hunter Dobbins, who a day earlier told the Boston Herald he would sooner retire than play for the Yankees.
Dobbins, who allowed three runs in five innings, was the winning pitcher and should not be looking for work soon.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Sunday morning Orioles game thread: at Yankees, 11:35 AM
The Orioles won't have to linger too long on yesterday's demoralizing loss to the Yankees. They're back in action before lunchtime today, squaring off in the 11:35 rubber game airing on Roku TV. It's the Orioles' first morning game of the season but not their last; they'll play another 11:35 game in Atlanta two weeks from today. Today's result will decide not only a series win or loss against the Yankees, but also whether the O's emerge from their seven-game AL East road trip with a winning record. There'd be some measure of pride for the Orioles in surviving a tough trip with their head above water, not that a bunch of 4-3 weeks are going to get them back into the postseason race. Advertisement For that to happen, the O's will need a better performance from their starting pitcher. Tomoyuki Sugano and Zach Eflin both suffered miserable, abbreviated outings in the first two games against the Yankees, with Sugano chased in the fourth inning and Eflin after just three. It's up to Dean Kremer to reverse that trend. This is his first start of the year against the Yankees but he faced them six times in the previous two seasons, going 3-0 with a 3.58 ERA. Kremer, like most pitchers, has had trouble getting Aaron Judge out. The Yankee slugger has crushed four home runs in just 15 career at-bats against Kremer. Maybe just walk him? Because the Orioles had to burn through so much of the bullpen in the previous two games, they made a somewhat surprising roster move to bring in a fresh arm, optioning Yenner Cano to Triple-A Norfolk and recalling Yaramil Hiraldo. Cano, as one of the few relievers with options, was the victim of a roster crunch, though it's not as if he's pitched particularly well this year. He has a 4.73 ERA and lately has been relegated to middle relief or mop-up outings. The former All-Star set-up man will try to regain his form in the minors, where he hasn't pitched since April 2023. Hiraldo, who has had four days off since his last appearance for Norfolk, could potentially pitch multiple innings of relief if needed. The Orioles' lineup looks less intimidating without Adley Rutschman, who went on the IL yesterday, and Jordan Westburg, who left Saturday's game with a sprained hand and might not be available today. But I've certainly seen weaker-looking O's lineups that resulted in victory — including the opener of this series two days ago — so we'll find out what happens. Advertisement Orioles lineup 2B Jackson Holliday 3B Ramón Urías SS Gunnar Henderson 1B Ryan O'Hearn DH Ramón Laureano LF Colton Cowser CF Cedric Mullins RF Dylan Carlson C Maverick Handley RHP Dean Kremer Yankees lineup CF Trent Grisham RF Aaron Judge 1B Ben Rice LF Cody Bellinger DH Giancarlo Stanton 3B Jazz Chisholm 2B DJ LeMahieu C Austin Wells SS Oswald Peraza RHP Will Warren More from
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
MLB rumors: Yankees, Giants monitoring Pirates for trade
The post MLB rumors: Yankees, Giants monitoring Pirates for trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants both appear to be rolling toward the playoffs with plenty of baseball left to play this season, but there is always room for improvement and that is no different with these two. As the trade deadline continues to get closer and closer, both teams could be looking for upgrades at certain spots. Advertisement On the other end of the spectrum, teams who are falling out of the race will be looking to get future assets back for some of their veteran players. The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of those squads, and infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is one of the names that could be on the way out. The Yankees and Giants are two teams that could be in the market for Kiner-Falefa, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. 'The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants are keeping a close eye on versatile Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who should be available at the trade deadline,' Nightengale wrote. Kiner-Falefa is hitting .280 this season, so he could be a solid piece who gets on base at the bottom of either of these lineups. He still isn't producing very many runs, but he can still be a good addition for cheap. He is also a solid player in the field that would add depth to the middle infield of both squads. Advertisement Of course, if the Yankees do end up adding the 30-year old, it would be a reunion after he played in pinstripes in 2022 and 2023. The Yankees are just coming out the other side of a brutal offensive slump after blowing out the Orioles 9-0 on Saturday night while the Giants are in the middle of a very tight series with the Boston Red Sox. As it stands, the Giants are just 3.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, so it makes sense why they would be trying to improve and get back on level terms with the defending champs. On the other side, the Yankees are in the lead in the AL East but are fending off a spirited push from the Tamps Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays. While it may not be the flashiest thing to do on paper, adding a player like Kiner-Falefa could be the difference between a division title and a wild card spot in these tight races. Related: MLB rumors: Cubs among 5 other teams Red Sox talked Rafael Devers trade with before Giants deal Related: Dodgers, Padres get suspensions after scuffle
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Orioles catcher Maverick Handley leaves game after collision with Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr.
New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. walks off the field after colliding with Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley while scoring during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. collides with Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley while running to home plate on a single hit by DJ LeMahieu during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley reacts after colliding with New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley reacts after colliding with New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. walks off the field after colliding with Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley while scoring during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. collides with Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley while running to home plate on a single hit by DJ LeMahieu during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Baltimore Orioles catcher Maverick Handley reacts after colliding with New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore Orioles backup catcher Maverick Handley left Sunday's game against the New York Yankees after being knocked over in a collision at the plate with Jazz Chisholm Jr. With Baltimore ahead 2-0, Chisholm hit a two-out double off Dean Kremer and went home on DJ LeMahieu's single to left. Advertisement Colton Cowser's throw was up the third-base line. Handley moved to his left for the throw, arriving for the ball at the same time as Chisholm, who tried to veer to the inside to avoid contact. Chisholm, whose left cleat had come off as he speeded down the line, smacked into Handley, fell past the plate and had to come back to touch it. Handley, a 27-year-old who debuted in April, got up slowly and was removed after a discussion with interim manager Tony Masolino and head athletic trainer Scott Barringer. Baltimore replaced Handley with former Yankees player Gary Sánchez. Baltimore already is without All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, who strained his left oblique and is on the injured list for the first time in his major league career. ___ More AP baseball:
