Rangers walk off Yankees 7-4 in ninth inning collapse
- Carlos Rodon pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run and striking out 11 batters.
- The Yankees initially led 4-1, but a fielding error and a blown save by Clay Holmes allowed the Rangers to rally.
- Wyatt Langford's grand slam in the ninth inning resulted in a 7-4 walk-off victory for the Rangers, dropping the Yankees to second place in the AL East.
On Tuesday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, the Yankees faced a disappointing defeat against the Rangers, losing 7-4. Despite a strong performance from Carlos Rodon, who pitched six innings with 11 strikeouts and only one run allowed, the Yankees' bullpen faltered in the final innings. The Yankees initially took a 4-1 lead, thanks to a seventh-inning rally that included key hits from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Anthony Volpe. However, the game turned in the eighth inning when DJ LeMahieu's fielding error allowed the Rangers to score two runs, narrowing the Yankees' lead. Clay Holmes entered the game in the ninth but struggled, walking two batters and loading the bases. Wyatt Langford then delivered a grand slam, sealing the Yankees' fate and marking Holmes' second blown save in recent games. This loss was particularly significant as it marked the Yankees' fifth defeat in their last seven games, causing them to drop to second place in the AL East for the first time since August 20. The Orioles now lead the division by half a game, putting additional pressure on the Yankees as they approach the final stretch of the season. Rodon's strong outing was overshadowed by the bullpen's collapse, highlighting ongoing issues for the Yankees in late-game situations. The team will need to regroup quickly to regain their momentum and secure a playoff spot as the season winds down.