The New York Yankees were poised for a dramatic victory on Tuesday, only to see it slip away — and hard. After a medical gem from Carlos Rodón and timely hitting from Ben Rice and Anthony Volpe, the team had their chance. But a crushing walk-off home run by the Reds in the 11th inning at Great American Ball Park sealed a heartbreaking 5–4 defeat.
Rodón’s Performance Goes for Nothing
Carlos Rodón delivered exactly what the Yankees have been craving — six scoreless innings, surrendering just four hits and one walk with five strikeouts. His ERA now sits at a crisp 2.92, reaffirming his status as the frontline starter New York invested in. Unfortunately, he was pulled after only 88 pitches, a move that loomed large as the bullpen faltered.
⚾ RISP Troubles Reach Crisis Mode
The Yankees’ inability to drive in runners with opportunities loomed large Tuesday. They went a dismal 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position, blowing several chances to build or secure a lead. In extra innings, their 1-for-25 success rate on the road is drowning them in missed opportunities and close-call heartbreaks.
Loaisiga Implodes
Jonathan Loaisiga handed a three-run cushion entering the 7th, only to surrender three runs on two singles, a double, and a walk — while managing just one out. Since returning from injury, his ERA has risen to 4.32, and this outing might be his most damaging yet, undoing New York’s momentum and precision.
Bullpen Blunders Under Boone’s Watch
Manager Aaron Boone continued his controversial usage of Mark Leiter Jr., using him in a low-leverage spot Monday and calling him back for the 10th and 11th innings on Tuesday. After 55 pitches in two days, Leiter couldn’t record an out in the 11th, resulting in the walk-off blow — and fans are livid over the decision-making.
⚠️ Little Things Become Big Problems
Small mistakes snowballed into a devastating collapse: Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s ejection forced J.C. Escarra to play third base in a pinch; Aaron Judge popped out with the bases loaded in the 10th; confusing bullpen calls and misplaced defensive shifts — it all added up. The Yankees’ margin for error is vanishing, and with division contention always on the line, every misstep becomes magnified.
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