The New York Yankees suffered a brutal 14-7 loss to the St.Louis Cardinals on Sunday and subsequently dropped the three-game series 2-1. Despite an early lead, the Yanks bounced back to tie the game 7-7 before relief pitchers imploded on the mound to allow 7 additional runs in the final two innings.
That being said, the highlight of New York Yankees 14-7 loss to Cardinals was more than just pitching miscues. The Yanks defense was shaky with right fielder Juan Soto messing up a ridiculous number of plays back-to-back. Those missed plays jolted the team’s momentum and confidence as they endured a serious defeat.
Juan Soto Commits Three Unwarranted Errors In Yankees Humiliating Loss
Juan Soto, otherwise known more for his offensive prowess than his defensive skills, found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons during the New York Yankees’ recent series against the St. Louis Cardinals. A series of defensive miscues by the star outfielder proved costly as the Yanks suffered a frustrating loss. The pitch was wet due to multiple bursts of rain. But Soto couldn’t even use that excuse as three balls went over his head in the right field. In the second inning, Soto missed Brendan Donovan’s fly ball, resulting in a double where the Cardinals scored a run. Later, Lars Nootbaar’s three-run double, which had a high catch probability, edged past Soto.
Meanwhile, Juan Soto justified his defensive lapses as a misjudgment. He expected the flyball to go yard for a home run. “But the ball just took off, and the wind helped a little bit to push farther to the wall,” Soto explained. Notably, ahead of deceive free agency, the generational star’s defensive metrics could likely impact his payday. Soto has never been an elite defender in the outfield. But accomplishing routine play is something he should be good at. That being said, the defensive errors from Juan Soto contributed significantly to the Yankees’ series loss, a setback in their chase for a postseason spot. Moving forward, both Soto and the team will need to address these lapses to avoid similar outcomes in critical games. As the Bombers continue their push towards October, Soto’s ability to balance his offensive firepower with reliable defence will be crucial.
Juan Soto Downplays Yankees Struggles!
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees recorded its second consecutive series loss as they went down 2-1 against the St.Louis Cardinals. After a 49-21 record in the first half, the team has now plummet to 30-37 since June 12th. Not only that, the Bronx Bombers lead in AL-East division to Baltimore Orioles has reduced to just 0.5 games.
That being said, Juan Soto does not believe the New York Yankees need to panic. “I think it’s just part of baseball. Things are going to go up and down all the way. It’s not as easy as it looks out there. We’re definitely trying,” Soto said. While Soto is the light at the end of the tunnel, the Yanks will have to hustle hard to reach the endpoint.
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