The New York Yankees are just 3-7 in their last 10 matchups and are coming off a four-game sweep against the Boston Red Sox. The sweep was capped off on Sunday by Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, who delivered a walk-off one-run single in the 10th inning to win 5-4.
New York's offense put together a concerning performance against the Red Sox. In their four matchups, the Yankees scored just nine runs while allowing 21. It was uncharacteristic, considering they rank seventh in runs (409) and third in team OPS (.749) this season.
Before beginning the Series on Thursday, they held a three-game lead in the American League East. The Yankees now sit at 48-35 and one game back from the Tampa Bay Rays.
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However, manager Aaron Boone believes that his team is ready to bounce back. When speaking to reporters after the loss on Sunday, the ninth-year skipper offered a confident message.
“You got to love this stuff,” Boone said. “You got to eat this stuff up. It’s a sickness. That’s what the grind is. We got a really good freakin’ team. You know, we played crappy on this trip, kind of feels bad, kind of pissed off, right? But it’s what we do. It’s what you sign up for. We’ll dig ourselves out of it and get it going here in short order."
New York has the opportunity to put this series against the Red Sox behind them with a six-game stretch at home. They start with three games against the Detroit Tigers on Monday and then the Minnesota Twins beginning on Thursday.
First pitch against Detroit is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. On the mound for the Yankees will be Ryan Weathers, while the Tigers will have Casey Mize making the start.
