Yankees lose to Reds 6-1 on June 24, 2025, extending their skid. Despite an Aaron Judge homer, the offense stalls, going 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another game, another frustrating loss. The New York Yankees' season-long losing streak stretched to six games on Tuesday after a deflating 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds. Despite an early home run from Aaron Judge, the offense once again vanished at critical moments, leaving a trail of missed opportunities and mounting questions. The Bronx Bombers are in a freefall, and the solutions seem to be in short supply.
0-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
The box score tells a painful story. The Yankees managed just one run against Cincinnati, and their inability to capitalize was staggering. They went a collective 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position, a statistic that perfectly encapsulates their recent struggles. While Cody Bellinger collected three hits, they were all for naught. Meanwhile, Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz tormented the Yankees, hitting a home run and a triple en route to three RBIs, single-handedly outscoring the entire New York lineup.
The lone bright spot came early, when Aaron Judge launched his 28th home run of the season into the upper deck in the first inning. The towering shot off Nick Lodolo gave the Yankees a brief 1-0 lead and continued Judge's impressive power surge. It was his fourth homer in his last 11 games against Cincinnati. However, much like the rest of this slump, Judge's individual brilliance wasn't nearly enough to carry a team that simply can't manufacture runs around him.
Thrown into the fire amidst rotation turmoil, right-hander Allan Winans made his Yankees debut and was handed a tough assignment. The call-up pitched into the fifth inning, ultimately allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits over 4.1 innings to take the loss. While not a disastrous outing, it highlighted the strain on the pitching staff, which had been a source of strength. After posting a 1.99 ERA since June 10, the staff has now allowed more than three earned runs in two straight games.
In an effort to shake things up, Manager Aaron Boone moved rookie Jasson Domínguez to the leadoff spot. The move showed a flicker of promise when Domínguez singled to lead off the fifth inning, but the potential rally was immediately snuffed out by a spectacular catch from Reds right fielder Jake Fraley. While it didn't change the outcome, seeing 'The Martian' at the top of the order is a sign the team is looking to its youth for a much-needed spark.
The pressure is officially on. With a six-game losing streak weighing them down, the Yankees turn to their steady hand, Carlos Rodón, for the series finale against the Reds. He's been a rock in a shaky rotation, and now he's tasked with being the stopper. Can Rodón halt the slide and prevent a sweep? Wednesday's game isn't just another game; it's a desperate attempt to stop the bleeding and find a way back to winning baseball.
