The New York Yankees have struggled with scoring runs over the past few days, falling shut out for their third consecutive game against the Los Angeles Angels. The team’s 29-inning scoreless streak is now the franchise’s longest since 2016, and they’ve compiled 33 strikeouts and left 24 runners on base during that time.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone attributed the team’s struggles to “pressing” as the zeroes continued mounting, saying players were trying too hard to get a hit. Boone emphasized the importance of patience at the plate, encouraging his players to focus on taking tough at-bats rather than obsessing over results.
Outfielder Cody Bellinger noted that conversations among teammates after games highlighted the need to remember their approach and “get out of it.” The team’s struggles coincide with two-time American League MVP Aaron Judge’s worst stretch in an otherwise impressive season. Despite Boone’s confidence in Judge’s ability to regain form, Judge is 1-for-11 with six strikeouts over his last three shutout losses.
The Yankees’ recent slump has raised concerns about the team’s overall performance, but Boone remains optimistic, saying “it’s just the inevitable ebbs and flows of it.” The team will look to bounce back from this streak as they continue their season.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45535430/yankees-bats-little-rut-blanked-third-straight