The New York Yankees experienced their third straight game without scoring on Tuesday night, tying a franchise record during a 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. This scoreless streak has extended to 28 innings, marking the fourth-longest dry spell in the team’s history, as noted by CBS Sports researcher Griff Waugh.
Longest Scoreless Runs in Yankees History
The Yankees now share a spot among the longest stretches without a run in franchise records, highlighting the current challenges faced by their offense during this period.
Angels’ Pitching Dominates Yankees’ Batters
Kyle Hendricks led the Angels’ pitching effort, delivering six flawless innings, striking out nine Yankees hitters while allowing only four hits and one walk. The Angels’ bullpen—comprising Ryan Zeferjahn, Reid Detmers, and Hunter Strickland—combined to pitch three more hitless innings, giving up just a single walk and effectively shutting down New York’s offense.
Aaron Judge’s Continuing Offensive Difficulties
Aaron Judge, known as the driving force behind the Yankees’ lineup, struggled once again, going 0 for 4 with three strikeouts. Over his latest five games, Judge has recorded only two hits in 19 at-bats, including one home run, two walks, and striking out 12 times, illustrating ongoing difficulties in his offensive performance.
Bright Spot from Giancarlo Stanton
Despite the offensive struggles, designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton provided some relief by going 2 for 4 in just his second game of the season, standing out as the only consistent offensive contributor for New York on Tuesday.
Will Warren’s Solid but Unrewarded Performance
Yankees starter Will Warren delivered a strong outing despite the loss, pitching six innings while allowing just three runs and striking out 11 batters. His quality start lowered his season ERA to 4.83 amid the team’s current offensive issues.
Yankees Maintain Division Lead Despite Setback
Before Tuesday’s loss, the Yankees held a 42-29 record and led the American League East by 2.5 games. Following the defeat, their record shifted to 42-30, but they retained their division lead due to the Tampa Bay Rays’ loss to the Baltimore Orioles, maintaining a slim margin as the season progresses.