The New York Yankees faced the Kansas City Royals in the series opener held on Monday and clinched a 10-4 victory. Austin Wells starred with a three-run home run and 4 RBIs. Surprisingly, Alex Verdugo also contributed with a two-run moonshot to propel the Yanks to much-needed victory.
However, before Austin Wells delivered clutch runs, New York Yankees had an opportunity to restrict Kansa City Royals to just 2 runs. However, second baseman Gleyber Torres committed an unforgiving error which not only allowed the opposition to score but also instigated the fans unleash fury on Torres over back-to-back errors.
Gleyber Torres Pops Out Routine Fly Ball In Back-To-Back Error!
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres has faced criticism for his defensive performance over the past two seasons. This season alone, he is leading MLB in most errors incurred at second base. To add to the misery, Torres committed back-to-back errors in two games against Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, which instigated the fans. On Monday, Torres misjudged a straightforward catch, allowing the ball to drop and giving the opposing team an extra base runner. He had his eyes on the ball throughout the play. However, as the ball touched his glove, he lost balance and fell onto the ground, thus allowing the ball to pop out. The Royals tied the game 3-3 with the free run.
While the New York Yankees ended up winning the contest 10-4, Gleyber Torres faced the fans’ wrath over unwarranted errors. Social media was abuzz with frustration, with many fans expressing their impatience and calling for a change in the Yanks’ infield setup. Many also called for the second baseman’s release next off-season as Torres will be eligible for free agency. Meanwhile, manager Aaron Boone defended Torres, acknowledging the mistake but emphasizing the need to support the player through his struggles. “That’s a tough play because it’s hit sharp, but it’s bounding,” said Boone. Undoubtedly, Torres will need to regain his confidence and sharpen his defensive skills if he wants to regain the trust of the fans and help the team win in the postseason. For now, the pressure is mounting on both Gleyber Torres and the team to find solutions quickly.
Austin Wells Steals Limelight In 10-4 Win Vs Royals
The New York Yankees trashed Kansa City Royals on Monday to take home a 10-4 victory in the series opener. Austin Wells ended up being the star of the night with a four-RBI night. He first exploded with a three-run home run at the bottom of the seventh inning to extend Yank’s lead to 7-3.
Later, in the bottom of the eighth inning, Austin Wells drove Anthony Volpe home with a flyball to left field that rebounded after hitting the wall. “I was pissed off about how the prior at-bats and game had gone, and so it was just kind of a big release of emotion,” Wells said on his celebration following hitting a home run against the Royals.
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