Alex Rodriguez BLASTS NY Yankees for Game 5 meltdown following World Series loss
Alex Rodriguez slammed the New York Yankees' performance in Game 5 after they imploded in the fifth innings and lost the World Series.
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On Wednesday night, the 2024 World Series came to an end as the New York Yankees ended up losing Game 5 by a 7-6 scoreline. A huge meltdown in the fifth inning turned out to be a turning point in the game. Former Yankee star Alex Rodriguez would later blast the team for this.
In Game 5, the hosts got off to a flyer as Aaron Judge finally got out of his batting slump. A two-run home run from him got the things going for them. The Yankees captain would also make a spectacular catch in the fourth inning to preserve his side’s lead.
Everything changed in the fifth inning though. Judge made a costly error by dropping the catch of Tommy Edman in center field. This was followed by another error as the Yankees failed to cover the first base when Mookie Betts hit a two-out bases-loaded ground ball.
As seen often in the series, Freddie Freeman would once again come clutch. He drove in two runs to make it 5-3. Teoscar Hernandez would replicate the heroics of Freeman and drove in another two to tie the game at 5-5.
Following the loss, Rodriguez, along with his former teammate Derek Jeter, analyzed the game. While A-Rod credited Cole for his performance, he did not mince his words regarding the team’s defensive performance.
This is one of the greatest meltdowns that I’ve ever seen in 40 years.
Alex Rodriguez said on Yankees’ meltdown (via Fox Sports)
.@AROD gave his honest thoughts about the Yankees in World Series Game 5. pic.twitter.com/BrpZcSy7en
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 31, 2024
As per reports, this is the first time the Yankees lost a game this season while holding a lead of five or more runs and the first time at home since 2022. This win of the Dodgers kept the record intact. Additionally, no team is yet to force a Game 6 in the World Series after going 3-0 down.
Derek Jeter rips Yankees for their mistakes in Game 5 loss against Dodgers
Just like Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter also did not hold back from ripping the Yankees for their mistakes. The former captain claimed that he does not remember seeing something like this ever in a postseason game in his life.
The Hall of Famer also added that the team cannot afford to make such mistakes against an opposition like the Los Angeles Dodgers.
I don’t know if I’ve ever quite seen an inning like this. Especially in a World Series or postseason game. Look, the Yankees made some mistakes. You can’t mistakes against a team like Los Angeles Dodgers.
Derek Jeter said (via Fox Sports)
We take another look at how the 5th inning unraveled for the Yankees, ultimately leading to 5 runs for the Dodgers pic.twitter.com/Znsfiljd0R
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 31, 2024
This now brings an end to the 2024 MLB season. While the Yankees will try to regroup and do one better next season, the Dodgers for now will party all night long in celebration of their eighth World Series triumph.
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