Yankees Short-Circuit Again When the Pressure Hits

The Yankees completely unraveled defensively against the Rays, committing four official errors with several other ugly miscues in one of their worst postseason defensive performances. Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber can’t explain how normally reliable defenders like Ryan McMahon and Luis Garcia suddenly failed to make routine plays, while Jazz Chisholm’s costly decision only added to the chaos.

The meltdown brings back painful memories of the Yankees’ 2024 World Series defensive collapse and raises another uncomfortable question about Aaron Boone. With the Yankees now facing a 2-0 series deficit and needing three straight wins, Evan says the series isn’t technically over, but after a performance like this, it certainly feels that way.