Yankees' four-error collapse in ALDS Game 2 pushes them to brink
New York's defense imploded in Game 2, committing three errors in the first inning alone as the Rays take a commanding series lead.
The Yankees committed four total errors in ALDS Game 2, with three occurring in the first inning in a historically poor defensive performance. The defensive breakdown allowed the Rays to seize control of the series. New York now faces elimination pressure with their season on the brink. The recurring defensive issues have resurfaced at the worst possible moment in the postseason.
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