Aaron Judge & Giancarlo Stanton on Yankees' Response to ALDS Losses vs. Blue Jays

Analyzing Trey Yesavage's Dominance

• 💡 Yankees players found Trey Yesavage tough to hit due to his precise placement, good deception with off-speed pitches, and an over-the-top arm angle.
• 🎯 It was challenging to prepare for Yesavage as the team had never seen him before, making it difficult to pick up his pitches, especially his splitter.

Yankees' Current Series Outlook

• ⚠️ The team acknowledges their difficult situation in the ALDS but emphasizes focusing on one game, one inning, one pitch at a time rather than looking too far ahead.
• ⚾ They recognize the home run disparity, noting that while they can manufacture runs, winning without matching the Blue Jays' power is unlikely.
• 🧠 Giancarlo Stanton believes the team could make better adjustments if they were to face Yesavage again, but first, they must win the next game.

Team Resilience and Strategy

• 💪 The Yankees have faced adversity all season, including playing with their backs against the wall in tough spots like wild card games and division chases, making this situation familiar.
• 🚀 Their strategy involves playing their own baseball, putting pressure on the opposing pitcher, and scoring first when they return to New York to flip the script.
• 🤝 The team aims to pass the baton offensively, focusing on getting on base and driving in runs through small ball rather than trying to do too much individually.