Marcus Stroman received massive applause for his perfect start to the season with the New York Yankees this year. He allowed zero runs in his first two starts, including going scoreless on his home debut in the Bronx. However, Stroman kind of lost the plot in a recent series against the Blue Jays.
After losing the first two games of the series, the Yankees stepped out to avoid a sweep in the finale. Marcus Stroman started well but allowed crucial runs towards the end. The Bombers were inching close to a series sweep loss before the hitting lineup pulled off a heist with a late offensive surge.
Marcus Stroman Endorses Yankees Lineup After Mind-Boggling Win Vs Jays
The New York Yankees outclassed the Toronto Blue Jays in the series final last week in what turned out to be an epic, thrilling clash. The Bronx Bombers went into the ninth innings with a 2-4 deficit and ended up with a 6-4 remarkable win. The hitting lineup consisting of Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Giancarlo Stanton, and Anthony Volpe stepped up with crucial contributions to seal a narrow win for the Yanks. The Bombers literally snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the literal sense, which left starter Marcus Stroman in awe. In his comments, Stroman acknowledged the hitting lineup is potent and formidable enough to explode at any given moment. The win was incredible per se, and he is happy to limit the damage as much as he could from his end.
That being said, Marcus Stroman’s acknowledgment of the Yankees’ lineup as a whole suggests that he views them as a cohesive unit capable of producing runs in a variety of ways. Beyond Judge, the Yanks boast a deep lineup featuring other dangerous hitters such as Giancarlo Stanton, Juan Soto, and Anthony Rizzo. This speaks to the team’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and rally late in games, making them a formidable opponent until the final out is recorded. With that inspiring win, the Bombers avoided a humiliating series sweep loss. But still ended up with their first series loss of the season. Regardless, the Yanks have positioned themselves at the top of the AL-East table with an impressive 12-6 record, which is their finest record in recent history.
Aaron Judge Reflects On ‘Dawgs’ Mentality After Blazing Start To Season
After stealing an incredible win over Blue Jays in the series finale, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge said the team looks and treats each other like dawgs. The aggressive mindset and willingness to throw all in during high-pressure moments is what makes the team special this year. “Just guys that don’t quit and confidence in each other to get the job done,” said Judge.
Aaron Judge himself came alive to break free from his offensive slump. He contributed with a two-run drive to give the Yankees a lead in the ninth inning. Overall, the Bronx Bombers couldn’t have imagined a better start to the season. The only challenge now is to stay healthy and maintain the form to ensure a deep postseason run.
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