Yankees' AL East fumble only assures them of playoff peril
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees suffered a humiliating 6-1 loss to the Rays in the second game of a doubleheader, hurting their chances to win the AL East.
- The Yankees struggled offensively without Aaron Judge and defensively, particularly in defending bunts, contributing to their defeat.
- The Rays clinched the AL East title with their 96th win, marking their third division championship since 2020.
- Despite preseason optimism, the Yankees repeated their midseason slump, allowing the Rays to pull ahead and secure the division.
