Perfect week slip away for Yankees as late White Sox home run halts seven-game winning streak.
Yankees Suffer Tight Loss Against White Sox, Ending Seven-Game Winning Streak
The New York Yankees faced a disappointing 3-2 defeat against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, ending their seven-game winning streak. The loss narrows the Yankees' lead over the Boston Red Sox for the top AL wild-card spot to just a half-game.
In the bottom of the 8th inning, Aaron Boone called on Tim Hill to face the top of the White Sox order. Unfortunately, Hill allowed a go-ahead home run to slugger Alfonso Sosa, a significant blow for the Yankees. This was Sosa's first home run against a left-handed pitcher this season.
The Yankees had a chance to tie the game in the top of the 8th inning but failed to capitalise. Ben Rice had a groundout with two outs and the bases loaded, a missed opportunity that proved costly.
Earlier in the game, Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger hit back-to-back doubles in the 3rd inning to take a 2-1 lead. Judge, who had a three-hit day, including his 43rd home run of the season, was instrumental in the Yankees' early lead. Mike Tauchman made a catch to rob Giancarlo Stanton of a potential two-run home run in the 3rd inning, keeping the score within reach for the Yankees.
Luis Gil, who has not completed six innings in any of his six outings since returning from a lat strain, pitched 5 1/3 innings in this match, allowing two runs.
The Yankees will have a day off in Houston before a three-game series against the Astros. After the series against the Astros, the Yankees will play the Blue Jays, Tigers, and Red Sox. The specific pitchers the Yankees plan to use in these upcoming games are not yet detailed, but recent game highlights involve pitchers like Ben Rice and Max Fried pitching for the Yankees.
The Yankees are now three games behind the Blue Jays in the AL East. This loss to the White Sox will undoubtedly test the team's resolve as they aim to prove their recent surge is for real against tougher opponents. Trent Grisham led off the top of the 9th inning with a walk, setting the stage for the final inning of the game. The Yankees will look to bounce back and continue their pursuit of a playoff spot in their upcoming games.
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