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Yankees' Late Rally Falls Short Against Diablos Rojos in Mexico City

The New York Yankees, with a record of 13-16, faced off against the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in an international exhibition game that ended with a final score of 4-3. The Yankees collected 12 hits throughout the game but were unable to capitalize on most opportunities, while the Diablos Rojos managed 10 hits.


Sep 2, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) runs from first to third base against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

The game took place at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu in Mexico City, where fans witnessed an intense matchup on turf under daylight conditions. The Yankees started strong with a burst of offense in the first inning but couldn't maintain their momentum as they went hitless from innings two through eight. Despite this dry spell, they mounted a significant challenge in the ninth inning by scoring all three of their runs.


On defense, the Yankees committed one error which did not significantly impact their performance. However, it was the clutch hitting from Diablos Rojos that made all the difference. After a quiet start over three innings, they broke through in the fourth inning with one run and followed up with two more runs in the sixth and another run in the seventh to secure their lead.


The late rally by the Yankees showcased their resilience as they fought back into contention during what seemed like an insurmountable deficit going into the final inning. Unfortunately for them and their fans, time ran out before they could complete their comeback.


Looking ahead to future games, New York Yankees enthusiasts can mark their calendars for an upcoming preseason match against Mets at George M. Steinbrenner Field located at Tampa FL USA on March 25th at 1:05 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). This encounter will be broadcasted live on YES Network for fans eager to catch every play from home or wherever they may be.

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