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The New York Yankees squared off with the Detroit Tigers in the closing game of a three-game series this past Thursday night. With high expectations hanging in the air, Carlos Rodon, the Yankees’ $160 million free-agent acquisition, took to the mound, aiming to improve on his last performance—a five-inning, two-run stint against the Houston Astros.
Carlos Rodon’s Struggles Continue
Unfortunately, the night didn’t go as planned for Rodon. In just 3.2 innings, he gave up a demoralizing seven earned runs on eight hits, including a home run. His strikeout count?