NEW YORK — The Yankees did their best to paper over the red flags that have popped up everywhere in the American League Championship Series, but the conversational roads all lead to the same troubling conclusion: They're sinking fast against the best team in this postseason.
A 4-1 loss to the Astros in Game 3 on Tuesday leaves the Yankees in a predicament that, while not impossible to overcome, is nevertheless dire.
Brian Cashman couldn't have looked any more worn out as he made his way to manager Aaron Boone's office after the game. The general manager's angst was understandable.