During a crucial moment in the Yankees’ game against the Boston Red Sox, outfielder Jasson Dominguez made a critical error on the basepaths, costing his team a potential run in a tense situation. The Yankees were trailing the Red Sox by two runs with two outs and Trent Grisham at the plate. As Grisham swung and missed for his second strike, Dominguez was on second base. Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez caught Dominguez wandering off second base, which led to an out as the ball was thrown to shortstop Trevor Story, who then threw to third baseman Marcelo Mayer to tag Dominguez after he decided to run. This out ended the inning and the run-scoring threat.
Despite the error, New York managed to add a run in the ninth inning, but it was too late, as Boston won the game 4-3. Dominguez finished two-for-four with a double and an RBI, while Anthony Volpe and Austin, Wells each added RBI. After the game, Dominguez addressed the gaffe, stating, ‘No excuses, I made a mistake.’ The Yankees’ first baseman Paul Goldschmidt acknowledged the Red Sox’s strength, saying, ‘They’re a really good team. They’ve just made a couple pitches or plays or swings in each of those games. All five have been really tight. We got a bunch more to go, so we’ll try to win the one [Sunday] and then keep going.’
Boston’s win improved their record to 36-36, while New York fell to 42-27. The Yankees will look to salvage the series on Sunday afternoon. The incident highlights the importance of individual plays in a close game, with Dominguez’s error playing a significant role in the outcome. The Yankees’ manager will likely address the issue in the next game, emphasizing the need for attention to detail and focus during critical moments.