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The Yankees just shattered their own franchise record with 34 strikeouts in two games, including 19 alone in a brutal Tuesday night loss to the Rays. It’s not just the volume—it’s the timing, with whiffs happening before the pitch even arrives. This marks the latest in a troubling trend, building on previous two-game stretches of 30 strikeouts. Even with Ben Rice’s big three-run homer, the offense couldn’t overcome the barrage of Ks and a shaky pitching performance. Paul Goldschmidt went hitless in four at-bats, extending his drought to 30 at-bats without a hit. Meanwhile, Rays’ Ian Seymour dazzled with 12 strikeouts, while Yankees’ Will Warren struggled, surrendering six runs—including two back-to-back homers. The team’s strikeout woes are mounting, and if they don’t start putting the ball in play, this slump could deepen.

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