Yankees trail 0-2 ALDS Blue Jays despite Stanton leadership

The New York Yankees, currently trailing 0-2 in the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays, are facing significant challenges as their offense struggles, highlighted by Giancarlo Stanton's low postseason batting average. Stanton, a veteran leader and 2017 NL MVP, previously delivered a motivational speech in August that helped spark a strong 34-15 run to end the regular season, but such speeches seem insufficient now as the team needs concrete action to advance. Despite the tough start in the series, the Yankees remain focused on taking the series one game at a time, with confidence from captain Aaron Judge and manager Aaron Boone that a win in Game 3 could shift momentum. In Game 1, the Yankees were shut down offensively, scoring only one run while Stanton notably struck out with bases loaded, underscoring their offensive woes. The Blue Jays have been dominant, with key performances from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk contributing to the Yankees' struggles. The Yankees will look to pitchers Carlos Rodon and Cam Schlitter in the upcoming games to help turn the series around back in the Bronx.