Yankees Suffer Crushing Defeat Against Dodgers: Gleyber Torres Now Tied For Second-most Errors in MLB

by Felix Pantaleón

In a high-stakes matchup at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite Aaron Judge’s impressive two home runs, the Yankees were handed an 11-3 loss by the dominant Dodgers.

Judge’s Power Not Enough

The game started with promise as Judge tied the score at two in the third inning with a solo shot. His powerful swing electrified the crowd, but it was short-lived. From that point on, it was all Dodgers.

The Verdict is in. That ball is gone. 👨‍⚖️ pic.twitter.com/J1J6rJ6hmo
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 9, 2024

Dodgers’ Offensive Onslaught

The Dodgers’ relentless offense included nine consecutive runs, leaving the Yankees struggling to keep up. Seven of those runs came in the final two innings, putting the game out of reach for the home team.

Judge’s Record-Breaking Night

Despite the defeat, Aaron Judge continued his remarkable season. His second home run of the night, his Major League-leading 23rd of the season, was a bright spot for the Yankees. Judge’s power at the plate remains unmatched, but even his heroics couldn’t turn the tide against the Dodgers.

Gleyber Torres

Gleyber Torres now leads all MLB second basemen with nine errors pic.twitter.com/EAsoZxrExp
— Talkin’ Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 9, 2024

Gleyber Torres, committed a costly error during the game against the Dodgers. His defensive mishap allowed the Dodgers to capitalize on an opportunity, contributing to the Yankees’ defeat.

That’s 10 errors on the season now for Gleyber Torres, more than any other second baseman and tied for the second-most errors in MLB.
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) June 9, 2024

Pitching Struggles

On the pitching side, Nestor Cortes had a tough outing. He allowed four runs on seven hits in 5.1 innings. Tommy Kahnle’s grand slam and Dennis Santana’s three additional runs further compounded the Yankees’ woes.

Looking Ahead

The Yankees now face the challenge of avoiding a sweep in Sunday Night Baseball. Luis Gil will take the mound, hoping to turn the tide against the formidable Dodgers. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.