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Yankees Reeling, Mets Slipping as Late-Inning Swings Recast September Races

Late-inning failures are forcing managers to reassess relief roles.

Overview

  • The Yankees’ bullpen unraveled in back-to-back losses to the Tigers, a franchise first for allowing nine earned runs by relievers in two straight games, turning a 2-0 duel into an 11-1 rout a night after a 12-2 defeat.
  • Toronto followed a 10th-inning comeback and a 3-2 loss to Houston with a 6-0 shutout at Rogers Centre, trimming the Astros’ AL West lead to roughly a half-game after an early defensive misplay opened the door.
  • Blue Jays manager John Schneider said he is sticking with Jeff Hoffman as closer after the right-hander surrendered another late home run, his 15th allowed this season.
  • The Mets’ losing streak reached five with an 11-3 defeat in Philadelphia, cutting their NL Wild Card cushion to two games with roughly two weeks remaining.
  • Orioles rookie Samuel Basallo logged an 11th-inning walk-off on a crew-chief review that overturned a foul call to an RBI single after the ball touched a fielder in fair territory.