Overview

• The Yankees fell 8-5 in extra innings to the Rangers after Josh Jung’s three-run homer in the 11th extended their losing streak to four.
• Closer Devin Williams blew a ninth-inning save when Joc Pederson tied the game, underscoring persistent late-inning bullpen breakdowns.
• New York has dropped 18 of 23 games since the All-Star break, its worst downturn in more than three decades, and has slipped to third place in the division.
• Ben Rice has urged a sharper sense of urgency while manager Aaron Boone has demanded the team block out pressure and simply execute to win.
• Aaron Judge is set to rejoin the lineup soon, with his return seen as crucial for stabilizing the offense and halting the skid.