The New York Yankees are going through their worst moment of the season. The 12-5 loss to the Blue Jays was not simply another mark in the column of failures: it was a public humiliation that unleashed the fury of their fans. With seven losses in their last nine games and an offensive output that is plummeting, the Bronx Bombers went from comfortably leading the American League East to seeing Toronto breathing down their necks just one game behind.
The most painful statistic was 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position. And even worse, a bullpen incapable of maintaining the slightest hope. While George Springer drove in seven runs for the Blue Jays, including a crushing grand slam, the Yankees simply did not respond. “This is not a bad streak,” one fan wrote on social media. “It’s a total disappearance,” another said. “No heart. No fundamentals. No direction. This team is lost.”
Boone and Yankees management in the eye of the storm
Manager Aaron Boone has not escaped the storm of criticism. After eight years at the helm without reaching a World Series, his name is once again on the chopping block. Fans are not only pointing to on-field decisions, but also to the lack of leadership they accuse in difficult times. “Eight years without fundamentals,” posted one user on X, while others pointed directly to Brian Cashman and Hal Steinbrenner as part of the problem: “Incompetent manager, complacent owner.”
The free fall in June and so far in July has translated into a 13-14 record in the previous month and a worrying 3-24 mark with runners in scoring position in this series. While Aaron Judge remains a beacon with his hits and walks, the offense freezes when it is most needed. As one fan put it: “We bleed pinstripes… but so much pain”.
The calendar is unforgiving, and the pressure from fans is at its peak. The following games could define whether New York fights in October or watches the postseason from home.
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