The Yankees lost 5-4 to the Reds, marking their second consecutive defeat, with manager Aaron Boone facing scrutiny for replacing starter Carlos Rodon after six scoreless innings due to the heat. Despite Rodon’s insistence he could continue, Boone cited fatigue and weather conditions, while the bullpen faltered, leading to the Yankees’ ninth loss in 12 games, narrowing their AL East lead to just one game.
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Extreme heat forces Yankees' Aaron Boone to cut Carlos Rodon's start short in loss to Reds
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