Just last month, the Yankees\u2019 longtime supporter had been firm in his stance: \u201cI don\u2019t think Boone is the problem.\u201d The Yankees were at their lowest. Yet, he believed it\u2019s the roster construction that\u2019s the real issue, not Boone. This was just one of plenty of moments over the years where he shielded Boone from blame. However, after the Yankees\u2019 4-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins, rather than being defended, Aaron Boone\u2019s decisions came under scrutiny.<\/p>\n
The Twins hadn\u2019t beaten the Bronx Bombers since April 25, 2023. Their nine-game losing streak to the Yankees finally came to an end on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. The game commenced after a long 1-hour and 52-minute rain delay, and the Yankees\u2019 offense never showed up.<\/p>\n
They couldn\u2019t complete the series sweep, and most importantly, they missed the chance to fill the gap in the AL Wild Card standings. Out of all questionable decisions throughout the game, Michael Kay\u2014Aaron Boone\u2019s longtime supporter and Yankees\u2019 play-by-play announcer\u2014didn\u2019t hide his bewilderment.<\/p>\n
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\u201cBut there\u2019s got to be an urgency. I don\u2019t get why they went to De Los Santos\u2026 Every single pitcher in the bullpen last night was available; who\u2019s your best? Who\u2019s your best to pitch the 6th inning?\u201d he said on Boone\u2019s decision to send De Los Santos during the sixth inning. Apparently, the Yankees\u2019 bullpen had to take over early, starting with Yerry De Los Santos in the sixth inning. He gave up two infield singles consecutively.<\/p>\n
Then, Kody Clemens made it to third base after hitting a double into the gap. Thanks to Grishman\u2019s fielding error, the Twins were up 3-1. Meanwhile, Aaron Boone brought in Mark Leiter Jr. after De Los Santos didn\u2019t record a single out.<\/p>\n
When Leiter came in, he got two infield pop-outs and was one out away from allowing another run. Yet, Royce Lewis reached out and hit a soft double down the left field line, bringing in another run and handing the Twins a 4-1 lead.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s how the Yankees\u2019 loss didn\u2019t just end a long-time built streak but also shook Kay\u2019s faith in Boone and the club. Well, the Yankees have an off day on Thursday before they head to go against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Amidst fighting to find their footing, the Yankees now have more bad news!<\/p>\n
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The Yankees got some bad news with Cody Bellinger<\/p>\n