The New York Yankees are going through a slump which they hope they can get out from soon, as the team is currently third on the AL East.
The franchise from the Big Apple have a current record of 65-52 – 19-30 since June 13 -, which is good enough for the American League final Wild Card spot.
The Yankees need to step it up soon, with the Cleveland Guardians, Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Tampa Bay Rays competing for a spot in the playoffs. There’s little margin for error as the season gets into the final stretch of the season.
Yankees Cody Bellinger throws out runner
On Friday night, Cody Bellinger put his arm strength on full display at Yankee Stadium, delivering one of the most impressive throws of the season. The former MLB champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ known for his versatility and reliability that makes him a great defender.
With Houston Astros Taylor Trammell attempting to score from second on Cam Smith‘s single, Bellinger unleashed a perfect strike from the outfield to nail him at home in the top of the 4th. It was a superb show of talent and ability from one of the best outfielders in Major Leagues.
The play was so good it earned an MLB nomination for best of the season. But despite the defensive gem, the New York Yankees fell to the Houston Astros 5-3 in 10 innings, continuing a tough stretch in their playoff race. Hopefully for its millions of fans, New York will find a way to win consistently.
A change in the Yankees lineup
The New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton — who hasn’t played in the outfield since September 14, 2023 — got the start in right and will bat cleanup on Saturday against the Astros at Yankee Stadium.
Stanton hasn’t started a game since Monday against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field because slugger and superstar Aaron Judge became the starting designated hitter the next day while still strengthening his right flexor.
Giancarlo missed most of the first half of the season because of an injury to both elbows. Stanton has had his share of lower-body injuries over the years that have prevented him from playing the outfield.
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