On Monday, the New York Yankees’ closer Devin Williams faced continued struggles, culminating in an 8-5 extra innings loss to the Texas Rangers, prompting calls for a change in the closer role by manager Aaron Boone. Williams notably blew his third save of the season, allowing a crucial home run to Joc Pederson after leaving a changeup over the plate.
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The Yankees fell 8-5 to the Texas Rangers in extra innings after surrendering a walk-off three-run homer by Josh Jung. The loss marks New York's fourth straight, leaving them 5.5 games out of first in the AL East and tied for the second Wild Card spot, while standout performances included home runs from Paul Goldschmidt and Giancarlo Stanton. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Phillies achieved a dominant 13-3 victory over the Orioles, powered by a pivotal sixth inning sparked by J.T. Realmuto's hustle. Key contributions included Harrison Bader's three-run homer and Kyle Schwarber's grand slam, while Jesús Luzardo delivered a solid six-inning performance, improving his record to 10-5, as the team extended their lead in the NL East. Want More Context? 🔎
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New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge will be activated from the injured list on Tuesday after recovering from a right elbow flexor strain, but will exclusively serve as designated hitter for the time being. Outfielder Austin Slater is expected to be placed on the injured list with a hamstring issue, potentially requiring Giancarlo Stanton to play defense again. Want More Context? 🔎
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