SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees throws out the runner against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 06, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
We’re not sure what it is about the Baltimore Orioles, but they have quietly become the New York Yankees‘ kryptonite this season.
The latest piece of evidence came on Thursday night, when Baltimore bested New York 3-2 in extra innings.
While the offense deserves blame for mustering just two runs on seven hits and failing to give Jordan Montgomery, who set a career-high with 12 strikeouts, a semblance of breathing room, we can’t help but point to Gary Sanchez as the main culprit after his miscue behind the plate in the bottom of the ninth.