Yankees' Struggles Continue With Seventh Straight Loss in Extras

WHO:

NY Post - Right-hander Will Vest went on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in the back of his right elbow.

NY Post - Beau Brieske rejoins the Tigers from Triple-A Toledo to fill Vest’s spot.

MLB.com - Yankees manager Aaron Boone evaluated the team's performance.

MLB.com - Yankees captain Aaron Judge expressed concerns about the team's focus.

MLB.com - Camilo Doval, Drew Anderson, Amed Rosario, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Will Warren, Troy Melton, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt are players mentioned in the articles.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Tigers completed their first series sweep at Yankee Stadium since 2008.

NY Post - The Yankees have lost seven consecutive games for the first time since August 2023, when they endured a nine-game skid.

NY Post - The Yankees were held to two hits over 6 1/3 innings by Troy Melton.

MLB.com - The Tigers completed their first series sweep at Yankee Stadium since 2008.

MLB.com - The Yankees have allowed 21 unearned runs since June 20, more than double the total of anyone else in the Majors during that span (Mets, 10).

NY Post - An announced crowd of 37,117 attended the game in 95-degree heat.

MLB.com - The Yankees lost their seventh consecutive game, falling 6-2 to the Tigers in 11 innings.

MLB.com - The Yankees have been held to four hits or fewer in five consecutive games.

MLB.com - The Yankees have allowed 21 unearned runs since June 20, more than any other team in the Majors during that span.

NY Post - An announced crowd of 37,117 attended the game in 95-degree heat.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Yankee Stadium in New York.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Yankees last experienced a seven-game losing streak in August 2023.

MLB.com - Aaron Judge has been on the injured list since June 5, retroactive to June 2.

WHY:

MLB.com - Judge cited a "lack of focus" as a reason for the team's struggles.

MLB.com - Judge mentioned that the team needs to remember their ultimate goal is to win a World Series.

HOW:

NY Post - Camilo Doval walked the next three batters in the 11th inning, leading to a four-run inning for the Tigers.

MLB.com - Camilo Doval walked in the go-ahead run as part of a four-run 11th inning.

MLB.com - Drew Anderson allowed 13 stolen bases in 13 attempts for his MLB career until the game against the Tigers.

MLB.com - The Yankees' offense has struggled, going 7-for-68 with runners in scoring position over their past 11 games.

MLB.com - Judge noted that players are trying to do too much individually, which is affecting their performance.

In a tough break for the Tigers, right-hander Will Vest has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow, prompting the team to call up Beau Brieske from Triple-A Toledo to take his place. Meanwhile, the Tigers celebrated a significant achievement by completing their first series sweep at Yankee Stadium since 2008, while the Yankees are struggling, having lost seven consecutive games for the first time since August 2023. In the 11th inning, Camilo Doval walked three batters, which allowed the Tigers to capitalize with a four-run inning, sealing their victory.