The Yankees have now lost five straight, and they’ve seen their division lead go from a commanding 12 games to a soft four. Each loss is becoming more embarrassing than the last. Tonight, they were blown out by the 62-72 California Angels by a score of 14-3.
“We can’t continue to try to climb Mount Everest,” Manager Joe Torre said. “Everyone’s trying too hard. I think that’s where the frustration comes in. It’s a frustrating existence.”
Wally Whitehurst made his second start of the year for the Yankees and lasted just one inning, thanks in part to the grand slam he gave up to Garrett Anderson in the first inning.