Can the Yankees overcome their 0-2 ALDS deficit? They’ve done it before
The Yankees find themselves in an unenviable but not an unprecedented position. Six times in their franchise history, the Yankees have rallied back from an 0-2 deficit in a playoff series — including twice in a best-of-five format. To keep this year’s World Series dreams alive, they’ll have to make it seven. The Yankees return to the Bronx for Wednesday night’s ALDS Game 3 against the Tampa ...
The New York Yankees find themselves in an unenviable 0-2 hole in the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, but history suggests they may have the capability to overcome such a deficit. In their franchise history, the Yankees have managed to rally back from an 0-2 deficit six times, including twice in a best-of-five format.
To keep their World Series aspirations alive, they will need to achieve this feat once more. Manager Aaron Boone, acknowledging the team's resilience throughout the year, emphasized the importance of bouncing back in Wednesday night's Game 3 at the Bronx. The Yankees have a track record of responding to difficult situations, and Boone believes they must do so again.
A look back at the team's previous 0-2 comebacks provides insight into the potential formula for this year's series. The most recent instance occurred in 2017, when the Yankees, led by rookie Aaron Judge, came back to win Game 5 in Cleveland after losing the first two games. Strong pitching performances from Masahiro Tanaka and Luis Severino, along with clutch hits from Didi Gregorius, proved crucial in the Yankees' comeback.
This strategy of winning three consecutive games may be key for the Yankees to defeat the Rays in their current series.
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