You know the New York Yankees have given up when reserve catcher Erik Kratz is on the mound pitching. Kratz made an appearance in the eighth inning, allowing one earned run and one hit. The Yankees fell 14-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays, which marks two consecutive losses after clinching a playoff berth earlier this week.
With the postseason right around the corner, the Yankees need to pick up their bats and begin stringing together some positive performances. Coming off a 10-game win streak, the past few days for the Yankees have been tumultuous.
Starter Masahiro Tanaka lasted just four innings on Wednesday evening, allowing eight hits and three earned runs.