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Yankees Stumble at Home as Marlins Rally in the Third to Seize Victory

The New York Yankees, with a 10-3 record, faced off against the Miami Marlins who held a 2-11 record before the game. The final score reflected a tough day for the home team, ending at 5-2 in favor of the visitors.


Apr 13, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA;  New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

At Yankee Stadium, fans witnessed an intense matchup where both teams had equal hits but vastly different outcomes. The Yankees' performance was highlighted by their pitching staff's efforts, which included nine strikeouts and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.00 over nine innings pitched. Despite these efforts, it was not enough to secure victory.


The Marlins capitalized on their opportunities during the third inning when they scored four runs on three hits. This pivotal inning set them ahead for the remainder of the game. Their bullpen held strong with a notable ERA of 2.25 across four innings pitched and only allowing one run during this time.


Offensively for the Yankees, patience at the plate resulted in seven walks but they struggled with runners in scoring position, failing to register a hit from seven at-bats in those situations. They left ten runners on base throughout the game and could only muster two runs against Miami's pitching.


Defensively, errors played a part as well; although there was only one error committed by New York it came during Miami's significant third inning rally which contributed to their loss.


Looking ahead for fans of The Bronx Bombers: The next challenge will be away against Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 13th at 4:10 PM Eastern Time Zone. Fans can catch this upcoming match broadcasted live on BSGL network.

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