The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the World Series title in a decisive five-game series, but it was Game 5 that delivered the most crushing blow to the New York Yankees. Despite holding a commanding 5-0 lead early in the game, the Yankees unraveled in a defensive collapse that will be remembered as one of the most embarrassing moments in their storied history.
One of the lowest points came when Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ superstar and face of the franchise, dropped a routine fly ball off the bat of Dodgers utility player Tommy Edman. The error symbolized the Yankees’ struggles throughout the series and became a defining moment of their downfall.
In the aftermath of the Dodgers’ victory, some of their players didn’t hold back in their criticism of the Yankees’ performance. Utility player Chris Taylor was particularly blunt, saying, “We’re all kind of thinking it—(the Yankees) kind of (crapped) down their leg.” This comment sparked controversy, with many questioning whether the Dodgers’ trash talk crossed a line.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone addressed the comments during an appearance on WFAN’s *Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata Show*, acknowledging the Dodgers’ right to celebrate but also hinting at his disappointment with some of their remarks. “They won,” Boone said. “They had that right. A couple of people like saying some things. It’s like, ‘See what you did this year?’ Like, it wasn’t the Freddie Freemans and Shoheis and Mookies popping off. It was some others. They won the World Series. We didn’t play our best, and they’re flying high right now, so we’ll try to get back to that stage and hopefully punch through.”
Former Yankees infielder Jon Berti, who was left off the World Series roster, also weighed in on the Dodgers’ comments. “I don’t know if I’ve ever heard a World Series-winning team talk as badly as they did about the World Series-losing team,” Berti said. “It felt like we were being disrespected to the point of we didn’t even belong in the World Series. We won a lot of games last year. We won our division. We went and took care of Kansas City and took care of Cleveland. So we deserved to be there, unfortunately, we didn’t perform at our best.”
Berti added, “Unfortunately, we ran into a team that played better than us in a seven-game series, and they deserved to win. So I guess they can say whatever they want at this point.”
Now, Aaron Judge has broken his silence on the Dodgers’ post-victory chatter. “They won, they can say whatever they want,” Judge said, via *NorthJersey.com*. “If you don’t like it, you’ve got to play better.” Despite the criticism surrounding his fielding error, Judge has taken the high road, accepting the inevitable scrutiny that comes with a championship loss. His response reflects the maturity and leadership that have made him one of the most respected players in the game.
As the Yankees look ahead to the next season, the sting of this defeat will undoubtedly fuel their determination to return to the World Series and reclaim their place atop baseball’s hierarchy. For now, the Dodgers’ victory—and their bold words—will remain a defining chapter in this rivalry.
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