Yankees Lose Consecutive Games by 10 Runs for only the 3rd Time, Let Down by a Battered Bullpen
The New York Yankees' bullpen allowed 19 runs over two games, marking only the third time in franchise history with consecutive losses by 10 or more runs.
- For only the third time in their history, the New York Yankees were defeated by double-digit margins in back-to-back games, including an 11-1 loss at home against the Detroit Tigers on September 10, 2025.
- This marked only the third time in over a century the Yankees suffered back-to-back 10-plus-run defeats, with prior instances on the road in 1908 and 1988.
- For the second game in a row, the bullpen gave up nine earned runs, causing the team to falter after the starting pitchers had kept the contests close, while the offense continues to lead the majors with 752 runs scored and 246 home runs.
- Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the team has faced challenges over the past two nights, while catcher Austin Wells emphasized that they cannot afford to make so many errors against strong opponents.
- With 17 games remaining and a three-game deficit behind AL East leader Toronto, the bullpen struggles challenge the Yankees' pursuit of postseason positioning.
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