Yankees' seven-game skid ends in 11-inning collapse to Tigers
Camilo Doval's bases-loaded walk in the 11th sparks a four-run Tigers rally, sealing a 6-2 loss that extends the Yankees' losing streak to seven games.
Camilo Doval's bases-loaded walk in the 11th sparks a four-run Tigers rally, sealing a 6-2 loss that extends the Yankees' losing streak to seven games.
The New York Yankees' seven-game losing streak reached its nadir in Detroit on Sunday, where an 11-inning collapse turned a tight game into a 6-2 defeat. Camilo Doval's bases-loaded walk to Spencer Torkelson in the 11th inning ignited a four-run Tigers rally, sealing the loss and extending the Bronx Bombers' skid to seven games—their longest since 2023. The Yankees entered the ninth inning trailing 2-1, but a two-out, two-run single by Aaron Judge tied the game and forced extra frames.
Detroit's offense, dormant for much of the night, exploded in the 11th, with Torkelson's walk-off walk setting the stage for the collapse. The loss dropped the Yankees to 72-64 on the season, further tightening the wild-card race in the American League. The Tigers, meanwhile, snapped a four-game losing streak of their own, moving to 68-68 and keeping their faint playoff hopes alive.
The bullpen, already a point of scrutiny, absorbed the damage. 12 after the outing. The Yankees' rotation, meanwhile, continues to underperform, with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón both struggling to provide consistent innings.
40 ERA, while Rodón's struggles have been compounded by a lingering shoulder issue that has limited his effectiveness. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the bullpen's struggles postgame. "We've got to find a way to get out of these tight spots," Boone said.
" Boone also hinted at potential roster adjustments, noting that the team is "evaluating every option" to address the bullpen's struggles. The Yankees' offensive woes extended beyond Judge's clutch hit. 240 average over his last 30 games, went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, while the rest of the lineup managed just three hits against Tigers starter Matt Manning.
220 batting average in extra innings ranking among the worst in baseball this season. This collapse wasn't just another loss—it was a microcosm of the Yankees' season-long issues. 85 ERA in high-leverage situations this year.
10 ERA over their last five starts. 225 team OPS in the seventh inning or later is the worst in MLB, exposing a fatal flaw in their late-game execution. The Tigers' win wasn't just a morale boost—it was a statement.
310 in August), has quietly become one of the league's most dangerous lineups in the second half. The Yankees, meanwhile, have allowed 28 runs in their last five extra-inning games, a staggering total that underscores their systemic failures. 1 innings.
What's next: The Yankees head to Baltimore for a three-game set against the Orioles, a series that could define their playoff push. Baltimore, currently leading the AL East, presents a daunting challenge, with the Yankees needing to reverse their fortunes quickly to avoid falling further behind in the standings. The Orioles, fresh off a sweep of the Red Sox, have won nine of their last 11 games, while the Yankees have lost seven straight.
The contrast in momentum couldn't be starker. The Yankees' next challenge comes just days after their latest collapse, with the team's pitching coach, Matt Blake, scheduled to meet with Cole and Rodón to address their recent struggles. The urgency is palpable: another series loss in Baltimore could push the Yankees out of playoff contention entirely, leaving them dependent on a wild-card berth that grows slimmer by the day. Read at ESPN
A seven-game losing streak isn't just a slump—it's a crisis for a team with playoff aspirations. The Yankees' bullpen, once a strength, now looks like a liability, while their rotation fails to provide the stability needed in tight games. With the wild-card race tightening, every loss carries outsized weight. The skid exposes deeper issues that could derail their postseason hopes if unaddressed. The Orioles series looms as a potential inflection point: a sweep would bury New York's playoff chances, while a single win could spark a desperate late-season surge. The Tigers' victory underscores that even flawed teams can capitalize on systemic weaknesses—here, the Yankees' late-inning fragility—when the moment demands it.
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