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Yankees' defensive miscues costs them, wipes away golden opportunity to even ALDS

The Yankees' Game 2 loss in the ALDS was defined by a defensive collapse that overshadowed even their star pitching. Cam Schlittler, the team’s ace, struggled to contain the Rays despite throwing a strong outing, but four errors—including a record-setting five before one was overturned—undid any chance of a Yankees victory.

Manager Aaron Boone called it a historically poor defensive performance, emphasizing the need to move past the mistake after a season of resilience. The team’s defensive specialists, including Jazz Chisholm Jr., expressed frustration over the miscues, which felt deliberate rather than coincidental.

Schlittler himself acknowledged his own missteps but defended his teammates’ effort, noting that such errors can swing entire playoff series. Boone plans to address the group during their flight back to New York, stressing the importance of regrouping after a night that left them trailing in a pivotal series.

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