The New York Yankees continued their downward spiral after a promising start to the season, hitting a new low with a loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The game took a turn for the worse in the ninth inning, with the Reds holding a commanding 8-4 lead and on the brink of sweeping the Yankees in a three-game series. Trent Grisham’s lackluster play only added fuel to the fire of frustration among fans.
As the Reds’ Jeimer Candelario hit a line drive to center field, Grisham mishandled the ball, allowing Candelario to advance to second base. The error was met with a chorus of boos from the disappointed crowd. Despite this blunder, the Yankees were unable to mount a comeback in the bottom of the ninth, sealing the sweep for the Reds.
The game was marred by three home runs allowed by Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, who struggled through five innings. The team’s recent struggles have raised concerns, with the Yankees losing 13 of their last 17 games and slipping to 2.0 games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.
Aaron Judge’s hitting coach criticizes Yankees’ player development
Despite the presence of standout hitter Aaron Judge, the Yankees have failed to capitalize on his performance, with Judge going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday’s game. Richard Schenck, Judge’s hitting coach, expressed frustration with the team’s offensive player development in a recent interview.
They’ve lost 13 out of 18 while he’s hitting like an MVP
The Yankees offensive player development is terrible.
— Richard Schenck, JFD PPP LQC TTE 🙂 (@Teacherman1986) July 4, 2024
The Yankees will look to bounce back in their upcoming home series against the Boston Red Sox, followed by a crucial road trip against the Orioles before the All-Star break.