BOSTON — For much of the first half of the season, Gleyber Torres coming up in the ninth and representing the tying run would have been reason for the Yankees to like their chances.
When it happened Saturday, there was a lot less cause for optimism.
In the midst of his third straight game without a hit, the rookie second baseman managed to draw a walk against Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel to load the bases with two outs.
Greg Bird, though, followed by flying out to center to end the game, as the Yankees lost a season-high fourth consecutive game, 4-1, at Fenway Park.