In a rough outing against the Atlanta Braves, Marcus Stroman failed to keep the ball on the ground, a critical aspect of his pitching strategy. The Braves quickly capitalized on his mistakes, hitting several strong line drives, effectively scoring four runs during the game. Despite a more solid performance in the second inning, Stroman's difficulty in stopping the ball from being elevated proved detrimental. Additionally, a baserunning error by the Yankees thwarted a potential run, reflecting ongoing struggles for the team. Overall, Stroman's performance raised concerns about his ability to succeed if he can't adjust his pitching approach.
Stroman's path to success lies in inducing groundballs, a task he struggled with against the Braves, resulting in significant damage to the Yankees.
Every time Stroman left a pitch up, the Braves pounced, illustrating the importance of keeping the ball on the ground for his effectiveness.
Despite a cleaner second frame, Stroman's inability to consistently keep the ball down allowed Atlanta to capitalize and plate runs through timely hitting.
The Yankees' offensive misadventures continued with a TOOTBLAN that cost them a run when a baserunning error occurred during an attempted scoring play.
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