Cubs rally off Yankees’ bullpen to waste Jones and Fried’s best efforts
Pinstripe Alley • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees lost 5-2 to the Cubs after holding a late 2-1 lead, with their bullpen collapsing in the late innings despite a strong start from Max Fried.
- Fried pitched effectively after a shaky first inning, limiting the Cubs to two hits and no walks over five innings, benefiting from windy conditions at Wrigley Field.
- Offensively, the Yankees struggled, relying on Spencer Jones who hit his third home run of the week, but overall the lineup remains weak and inconsistent.
- The Yankees' bullpen faltered, allowing the Cubs to tie and then take the lead, with Fernando Cruz and Yovanny Cruz giving up crucial runs late in the game.
- The team also mismanaged their ABS (automated ball-strike) challenges, using them early and unnecessarily, leaving them vulnerable late in the game; improvement in this area is needed as they approach the trade deadline and playoff push.
