In the midst of the mid-season hiatus caused by the last All-Star Game, The Yankees announced that former first baseman and television analyst Sean Casey would become the new hitting coach, replacing Dillon Lawson.
The move had no immediate effect. New York’s offense remains stuck since Aaron Judge suffered an injury in the foot that has him out of the lineup since early June.
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After what Giancarlo Staton hit a two-run home run in the top of the first inning, the New Yorkers’ artillery didn’t have a key shot again.
The Yankees added another loss and a day where all divisional rivals wonNew Yorkers slipped to last place in the American League East.
The left handed Carlos Rodonwho made his second start with the Yankees after being sidelined with a forearm strain suffered in spring training, he kept his team in the game in a very tough environment for pitchers. He went five innings, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six on 88 pitches (51 strikes).
Rodón struggled with his command of the zone all night, hitting wild shots and often finding himself behind in the count. But he threw some big pitches to get out of trouble, keeping the Yankees at arm’s length.
However, it was in vain, as the offense continues with a general malaise from which it has not been able to escape.
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