Yankees’ offensive woes, defensive mishaps in Loss to Rays: 5 Takeaways

Jake Bauers at the game that resulted in the Yankees loosing 8-2 loss to the Rays, on May 11, 2023, at Yankee Stadium.
Robert Sabo
Inna Zeyger
Friday May 12, 2023

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Silence filled the air as Aaron Judge, DJ LeMahieu, and Harrison Bader settled into their leather chairs, conversing in hushed tones. Meanwhile, Josh Donaldson and Anthony Volpe appeared to be deeply engrossed in a discussion about perfecting their swings. In the background, other players could be seen shuffling in and out of the showers, wrapped in towels.

The Yankees’ clubhouse was eerily quiet, akin to a doctor’s waiting room. It was not unexpected as the Yankees lost 8