ARLINGTON — On a tense Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees slid back into second place in the AL East after a crushing 7-4 defeat to the Texas Rangers, punctuated by a walk-off grand slam from rookie Wyatt Langford against Yankees closer Clay Holmes. It marked Holmes’ 11th blow of the season, the most in Major League Baseball.
Holmes’ ordeal began after he seemingly had control, recording an out with the Yankees leading 4-3 in the ninth. However, the situation quickly unraveled as he surrendered a single and multiple walks, setting the stage for Langford’s decisive hit on the seventh pitch of his at-bat—a soaring home run to left field that left outfielder Alex Verdugo motionless.
The loss wiped out a stellar performance from Yankees starter Carlos Rodón, who dominated with a season-high 11 strikeouts, allowing only one hit—a solo homer—through six innings. Until the ninth, the Yankees had been positioned to maintain their recent momentum, supported by a late rally in the seventh inning.
Speaking after the game, a disconsolate Holmes conceded his struggles with pitch execution. He pinpointed his misfired 3-2 slider and loss of control over his sinker as critical moments that led to the loss. Despite acknowledging the need for improvement, Holmes expressed a resolve to bounce back, emphasizing the importance of a short memory in overcoming such setbacks.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone, caught between supporting his closer and addressing the performance issues, held off on making any immediate declarations about Holmes’ role. “He’s really important to us down there [in the bullpen].
We need his excellence to be part of the group down there. So this is a tough one,” said Boone.
He did hint, however, at considering different strategies, admitting that the team has options and the situation necessitates careful consideration.
Adding to the voices of support was Rodón, who vouched for Holmes’ character and skill, expressing confidence in his teammate’s ability to recover. Third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. also reflected on the difficult phases every player encounters, signaling his belief in Holmes’ resilience.
The night’s result pushed the Yankees a half-game behind the Baltimore Orioles in a tightly contested AL East race. As the team regroups, the focus intensifies on whether Holmes will continue to close games and how the Yankees will navigate the late-season pressure with the playoffs on the horizon.
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