Fried Shines as Yankees' Bats Falter in Cubs' Comeback Victory

WHO:

MLB.com - Max Fried, Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Spencer Jones, Nico Hoerner, Jasson Domínguez, Camilo Doval, Omar Alfonzo, Luis Cruz, Yovanny Cruz, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Gerrit Cole.

Pinstripe Alley - Yankees, Cubs.

WHAT:

MLB.com - The Yankees' bullpen allowed four runs in the late innings, leading to a 5-2 loss against the Cubs.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones hit his third home run in seven games since being recalled from Triple-A Scranton.

MLB.com - The Yankees scored two runs or fewer in 13 of their last 31 games since June 26.

MLB.com - The Yankees entered the game with the lowest batting average in the Majors with runners in scoring position since June 8.

MLB.com - The Yankees had 10-plus baserunners in the game, according to manager Aaron Boone.

MLB.com - The Yankees lost 5-2 to the Cubs.

MLB.com - Max Fried pitched five and one-third innings, allowing two hits and one run, with seven strikeouts.

MLB.com - The Yankees scored two runs, with Spencer Jones hitting a home run.

MLB.com - The Yankees' starters allowed just two earned runs over their past five games but are 2-3 in those games.

MLB.com - The Yankees traded Camilo Doval and cash considerations to the Pirates for catcher Omar Alfonzo and outfielder Luis Cruz.

MLB.com - Alfonzo is ranked as New York's No. 27 prospect and was batting .239 in Double-A.

MLB.com - Cruz, 18, has a .771 OPS overall in the Dominican Summer League.

Pinstripe Alley - The Yankees' bullpen allowed four runs in the late innings.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at Wrigley Field, Chicago.

MLB.com - The Yankees traded Doval to the Pirates.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Trade Deadline is set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - Spencer Jones was recalled from Triple-A Scranton on July 26.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Yankees' offense has struggled, averaging 3.5 runs per game and batting .201 since June 26.

MLB.com - The Yankees needed offensive reinforcement due to their recent struggles.

HOW:

MLB.com - Max Fried retired 16 of the final 18 hitters he faced, throwing 54 strikes among his 78 pitches before leaving the game.

MLB.com - Fried retired 16 of the final 18 hitters he faced, throwing 54 strikes among his 78 pitches.

MLB.com - The Yankees managed to tie the game with a pair of softly hit singles before Jones' home run.

The Yankees suffered a 5-2 defeat against the Cubs, with their bullpen allowing four runs in the late innings. Spencer Jones did manage to hit his third home run in just seven games since being recalled from Triple-A Scranton, but the team has struggled significantly, scoring two runs or fewer in 13 of their last 31 games. Meanwhile, Max Fried was impressive on the mound, retiring 16 of the final 18 hitters he faced while throwing 54 strikes among his 78 pitches before exiting the game.