Yankees' Risky Pitching Strategy Backfires Against Ohtani

The New York Yankees made a costly decision to pitch to Shohei Ohtani instead of intentionally walking him, resulting in Ohtani hitting a game-tying home run. The Yankees ultimately lost the game in extra innings, with their bullpen blowing multiple leads. Despite the loss, Luis Severino had a strong start after making adjustments during the All-Star break. The Yankees' lineup struggled against Griffin Canning, who recorded a career-high 12 strikeouts. Oswald Peraza was a bright spot for the Yankees, reaching base five times.