Yankees Struggle with Pitching in Critical Loss to Red Sox

The New York Yankees have faced significant pitching challenges during a recent series against the Boston Red Sox, surrendering a total of 31 runs over three games, including 11 runs in the latest 11–7 loss which featured five home runs allowed. Key starters Carlos Rodón and Ryan Yarbrough struggled with control and command, leading to early exits and heavy damage, despite having generally strong season performances. Young arms like Will Warren have shown flashes of potential with high strikeout rates but suffer from inconsistency and late-inning unraveling, exacerbating the rotation's instability in Gerrit Cole's absence. Meanwhile, Triple-A pitcher Allan Winans has been dominant in the minors with a minuscule 0.23 ERA but remains overlooked by the Yankees despite their pitching woes. Offensively, Aaron Judge continues to be a bright spot with multiple home runs, yet the rest of the lineup has struggled to provide consistent support. The team is navigating these pitching difficulties quietly, with manager Aaron Boone emphasizing the importance of minimizing distractions as they try to maintain focus amid these challenges.