ESPN report: Aaron Boone makes a serious confession about the New York Yankees (51-26) lost to Orioles.
Although they now own the best record in baseball, the New York Yankees (51-26) could reverse that at any time. After winning their three-game series in the Bronx, the Baltimore Orioles are now only a half-game behind them. Thursday’s dominant 17-5 victory sealed the deal.
Following the game, Yankees manager Aaron Boone commented on Baltimore’s ability via ESPN.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said of them, “They’re about as formidable as there is, and they’ve had their way with us the first couple of series.” “They’ve had the better of it.”
They certainly had their way with New York starting pitcher Luis Gil, who allowed seven runs and eight hits in a career-low 1.1 innings. Gil came into the game with the lowest ERA in the AL and had allowed just seven runs across his previous nine starts.
“They got after him today and didn’t miss some heaters in the center of the plate,” Boone said. That hasn’t happened often.
After the awful outing, Gil’s ERA has increased to 2.77, placing him eighth in the AL.
Did Gil and the Yankees see this as a minor inconvenience, or did this crushing defeat hint at more serious problems within the team?
The Yanks will bounce back, but they require bullpen support.
Gil should not be the least of New York’s concerns, despite having one of the worst starts in the league this season. After a rough workday, there’s no reason to lose hope in the rookie sensation, who has been lights-out all season.
According to Boone, Gil’s poor excursion served as a valuable teaching moment through YES Network.
Boone said, “Obviously he’s having a great year, and this doesn’t change that.” “This is only a hiccup in the journey, and to be honest, it’s always a chance to improve and gain knowledge from…Sometimes you need a small reminder that this is a humbling game, even when you’re performing at the top of your game.
Although Gil possesses the ability to bounce back from a rough outing, New York’s bullpen is experiencing more persistent problems. One day after giving up four runs in six innings on Thursday, the relievers gave up 10 runs in 7.2 innings overall, including the fourth blown save of the season by closer Clay Holmes.
In the previous series, the Yankees bullpen also struggled against the Boston Red Sox. In the 9-3 loss to New York on Sunday, it gave up five runs in four innings.
Earlier in the season, the Yankees’ relievers were the hottest in baseball, but that fire has now been extinguished. If New York doesn’t acquire a bullpen arm by the deadline, it may face difficulties in the future when playing other competitive teams.
