Yankees’ Anthony Volpe explains what went wrong on costly error

The New York Yankees suffered a tough loss on Wednesday night, with shortstop Anthony Volpe taking responsibility for a crucial error that cost them the game. The game was tied 2-2 in the top of the eighth inning when a ground ball hit by Jo Adell led to a costly mistake by Volpe. He bobbled the ball and made an errant throw to second base, allowing the Angels to score the go-ahead run and ultimately win the game 3-2. This error ended the Yankees’ five-game losing streak but was a bitter pill to swallow for Volpe.

After the game, Volpe owned up to his mistake, admitting that he should have been more aggressive in going after the ball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone also acknowledged the error, emphasizing the importance of making the play in critical situations like that. Despite being the 2023 Gold Glove winner, Volpe’s performance on Wednesday night was marred by his defensive lapse.

In addition to the error, Volpe struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, including the final out of the game against Angels closer Kenley Jansen. Boone, however, defended Volpe’s recent at-bats, stating that he has shown improvement in his approach and ability to self-correct.

One of the low points of the game for Volpe came in the second inning when he was caught stealing second base, marking his sixth stolen base of the season. This season, Volpe has struggled in this area, despite it being a strength of his in previous years.

Overall, Volpe’s performance on Wednesday night was a mixed bag, with both defensive and offensive struggles. Despite the setback, Boone remains confident in Volpe’s abilities and believes he will bounce back from this rough patch. As the Yankees look to turn their season around, they will need Volpe to regain his form and contribute both in the field and at the plate.