The New York Yankees faced their first defeat of the season, losing 7-5 to the Arizona Diamondbacks. After a strong start with a series sweep against the Brewers, the Yankees struggled late due to bullpen issues. Tim Hill and Mark Leiter Jr. faltered, leading to a five-run eighth inning that sealed their fate. Despite hitting three home runs and setting an MLB-record of 18 homers in four games, the Yankees' inability to maintain their lead highlighted their ongoing challenges for consistent pitching and late-game defense.
The Yankees scored three home runs but a late-game bullpen collapse led to a disappointing loss against the Diamondbacks, marking their first defeat of the season.
Despite hitting an MLB-record 18 home runs over four games, the Yankees struggled in a critical late inning, proving that power alone isn't enough to win games.
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