The Bronx is burning for the New York Yankees, who have now lost eight consecutive games to their arch-rivals Boston. Saturday’s 12-1 blowout at home and Sunday’s anticipated sweep only add to the team’s woes. The Yankees have struggled against above-.500 teams since sweeping the Mariners in July.
Their recent six-game winning streak had catapulted them back to the top of the AL wild-card race, but now they find themselves facing a daunting task to regain ground on the Red Sox. Meanwhile, Toronto is taking advantage of the Yankees’ misfortunes, increasing their lead in the division.
The team’s lackluster performance can be attributed to various factors, including poor pitching and fielding errors. The Yankees were dominated by lefty Garrett Crochet for the second consecutive game, holding them to just one run over seven innings with 11 strikeouts.
In Saturday’s game, Will Warren struggled early, giving up consecutive singles before being pulled from the fifth inning. His mistakes ultimately led to a seven-run top of the ninth inning, which sealed the Red Sox’ victory.
The Yankees had opportunities to mount a comeback but squandered them due to their own errors and misplays. Aaron Judge doubled in the fourth, but Giancarlo Stanton’s subsequent strikeout against Justin Wilson prevented a rally. With their chances slipping away, the team is now staring up at the Red Sox once again, watching Toronto take advantage of their struggles.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/08/23/sports/yankees-crushed-by-red-sox-in-embarrassing-eighth-straight-loss-to-rival