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Richie Palacios opened it up
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Yankees struck out only four times in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays, maintaining constant pressure on their defense but ultimately succumbing to errors.
- The Yankees' defense struggled significantly, committing four official errors and multiple misplays that led to three unearned runs, marking one of the poorest postseason defensive performances in franchise history.
- Richie Palacios of the Rays delivered a crucial two-run single in the fifth inning, extending the lead and putting additional strain on the Yankees' struggling offense.
- The Yankees' four errors tied for the second most in franchise postseason history, highlighting defensive issues that contributed to their 5-2 loss.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the team's challenges, emphasizing the need for resilience and a "gut-check" as they face a difficult road ahead.
