Dodgers Dominate Yankees and Teoscar Hernandez Smashes Grand Slam in Lopsided Victory
The Yankees are feeling the sting of being without Juan Soto as they faced another disappointing performance, culminating in a series defeat. Missing the firepower of their usual left-handed hitter… The Yankees lost 11-3 to the Dodgers in a series match, largely due to the absence of Juan Soto due to forearm inflammation. The team's fortunes fell in the eighth inning, when Teoscar Hernandez hit a grand slam that helped the Dodgers take an 8-2 lead. Despite efforts from Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera, the Yankees struggled, with a 0-for-7 record with runners in scoring position, leaving 10 men stranded. This loss leaves the team with a series loss, with the hope of avoiding a total sweep on Sunday.
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The Yankees are feeling the sting of being without Juan Soto as they faced another disappointing performance, culminating in a series defeat.
Missing the firepower of their usual left-handed hitter due to forearm inflammation, Yankees’ offense struggled, contributing to a substantial 11-3 loss to the Dodgers before a packed stadium on Saturday night.
The team’s fortunes plummeted in the eighth inning where a 4-2 Dodgers lead quickly expanded. A combination of walks and errors set the stage for Teoscar Hernandez to hit his second homer of the night, a grand slam that propelled the Dodgers to an 8-2 advantage.
As the game concluded, the Yankees saw an unusual sight with utility man Oswaldo Cabrera pitching the final out of the ninth inning, despite conceding another run via a walk.
The Yankees’ shortcomings were evident with a 0-for-7 record with runners in scoring position, leaving 10 men stranded, thereby exacerbating their offensive frustrations.
The Yankees offense had shown signs of life with Aaron Judge hitting his MLB-leading 23rd home run in the ninth inning, adding to an earlier solo shot.
With another series loss, the Yankees hope to avert a total sweep on Sunday, but the absence of Juan Soto could continue to be a thorn in their side.
Despite the reshuffling of the lineup, including moving Alex Verdugo to bat second, the middle of the order has been weak, further illustrating Soto’s impact when playing.
In the meantime, Nestor Cortes didn’t deliver his usual standout performance, giving away four runs across 5 ¹/₃ innings and displaying displeasure when pulled from the mound during a tense sixth inning.
Despite the sporadic chances to balance the scales, the Yankees were unable to capitalize, exemplified by a failed attempt to score with the bases loaded in the lower half of an inning where another Dodgers pitching change defused the Yankees’ threat.
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