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The Final Chapters: A Last-Gasp Rally
Despite their struggles, the Yankees showed some fight in the ninth inning. Aaron Judge's RBI single cut Toronto's lead to just three runs, keeping hope alive. However, the series-ending moment arrived when John Carlos Stanton was the tying run at the plate, but Cody Bellinger struck him out on a splitter, sealing New York’s fate.
Reflections on a Tumultuous Season
This game encapsulated everything critics disliked about the Yankees' 2025 campaign — an inability to deliver when it mattered most, fundamental defensive errors, and an inconsistent bullpen. The team’s offensive struggles, particularly in high-pressure situations, underscored their failure to execute under the spotlight.