The New York Yankees made a little franchise history against the Reds, but left the ballpark with little to show for it.
Six stolen bases in a game should usually spark a few rallies.
For New York, they only added a strange line to a 4-1 loss.
Yankees’ stolen bases make franchise history against Reds
The MLB game page confirmed Cincinnati’s 4-1 win, but the stranger note came from the Yankees’ baserunning.
“The Yankees have three players with two stolen bases in their last game against the Cincinnati Reds, only the fourth time in franchise history this has happened, and first time since 1911.”
Cody Bellinger, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Jasson Dominguez were the three players involved. Each reached base once and stole two bases. Bellinger went 1-for-3 with a walk, while Chisholm and Dominguez each finished 1-for-4.
That is not the kind of speed the Yankees have always been known for, but this team is different. With 80 stolen bases through 76 games, they are running at their fastest stolen-base pace since 2002.
The problem was that none of it changed the scoreboard. Ben Rice hit his 22nd home run, but New York struggled with runners in scoring position. Tyler Stephenson’s three-run shot became the decisive swing.
Chase Burns allowed five hits, three walks, and all six steals, but still gave up just one run over five innings. That will frustrate Aaron Boone more than the record will excite him.
Yankees postseason picture looks dangerous
Big picture, the Yankees remain in a strong place.
They are 46-30, leading the AL East by two games over Tampa Bay, and have a plus-112 run differential that points to a team built for October.
There is more than one way for this group to win. Aaron Judge remains the centerpiece when healthy, Bellinger has played like an All-Star, Rice has added real power, and Chisholm brings athleticism the lineup once lacked.
Dominguez and Anthony Volpe add speed and youth. Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton and Austin Wells give Boone more matchup options once everyone is healthy.
On the pitching side, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon are still the playoff anchors, with Will Warren, Fernando Cruz, Tim Hill, and Camilo Doval helping shape the depth around them.
The stolen-base record shows what has changed. The loss showed what still needs fixing. The Yankees have more ways to beat teams than they used to, but October will punish empty speed just as quickly as empty power.
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