The Yanks’ skid hits four after an extra-inning loss in Tampa
The top of the lineup was missing in action and the Yanks have now lost four straight
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - APRIL 10: New York Yankees Infielder Jose Caballero (72) at bat during the regular season game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 10, 2026, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL.
(Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The bottom of the Yankees lineup has caught a lot of flack for being automatic outs in the early going this season. Naturally, on a night when the 6-9 hitters drove in four runs and Max Fried threw eight innings of three-run ball … the Yankees still lost. Why, you ask?
Take away José Caballero’s two (!! ) hits with runners in scoring position and the Yanks were 0-for-10 in those situations. Meanwhile, for as good as he was, every single time the Yankees scored for him, Fried immediately gave the runs back.
Add it all up and you have the recipe for the usual despicable Yankee loss at the Trop. I noted in the game preview that one of Rays starter Nick Martinez’s calling cards early has been a lack of walks. So, of course he put Trent Grisham on with four pitches leading off.
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