New York Yankees Struggle to Stay Alive in Playoff Hunt

As the New York Yankees fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Tuesday night, their chances of making a late-season push for the playoffs took another hit. With just 11 games remaining, the team is now seven games behind the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers for the final wild-card spot.

One player who has struggled mightily during this stretch is Giancarlo Stanton. The slugger went 0-for-4 with four outs in Tuesday's loss, including two strikeouts and two groundouts into double plays. His average has dropped to just .202, and his OPS has fallen to a dismal .702.

'It's obviously been a struggle,' manager Aaron Boone said of Stanton's recent performance. 'We're trying to get him on one of those really hot grooves where he can go a month at a time and get hot.'

But it's not just Stanton who has struggled. The entire team has underperformed, with many players failing to meet expectations throughout the season.

'We didn't do what we set out to do as far as throughout the season, getting the job done, whether that was pitching or whether that was at the plate,' said losing pitcher Clarke Schmidt.

With their playoff hopes dwindling, the Yankees will now focus on trying to finish the season strong and gain some momentum heading into 2024. But it may be too little, too late for a team that has struggled all year long.

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