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“All This Just to Choke in the Playoffs”: Unimpressed MLB Fans Mock the New York Yankees as Intriguing Stat Comes to Light

Published 04/18/2023, 9:33 AM EDT

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2023 has been an up-and-down season for the New York Yankees, with a 10-6 win-loss record. The team has excelled in one game and then struggled in the next, and vice versa. But they have managed to grow into the season and are looking to become more consistent. Most recently, baseball fans were unimpressed by a top statistic held by the Yankees this season.

Despite injuries and a lack of quality off-season additions, the Bronx Bombers have managed 10 wins from their 16 games. But, till now, fans are not convinced by the special record that the Yankees hold this season.

The New York Yankees have not lost a series this season

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In the games that they have played, the New York Yankees have been relatively inconsistent. Despite this, they are the only team that has not lost a series yet this season. They had gotten close to a loss on a couple of occasions, but they managed to pull out a clutch result. Fox Sports: MLB shared this news via Twitter, with many fans sharing their opinion.

The debate is divided as supporters have mixed thoughts regarding the Yankees’ season. 

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In a Tweet, Fox Sports: MLB said, “Then there was one 🗽”. They further said, “The New York Yankees are the only team to have not lost a series this season😤”. The Yankees have lacked firepower in their batting lineup, with several low-scoring games and close results. 

Reactions to this record have been divided. Some fans are unconvinced by the Yankees’ season. Others are supportive of the New York-based team despite an up-and-down start.

Some fans criticized the Yankees, saying that they’re struggling this season.

Others said that they have not played in real competition yet.

There were even some that said they’d fumble in the postseason.

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The Bronx Bombers have managed to close the gap at the top as the Tampa Bay Rays’ historic streak ended. But it remains to be seen how long they can go without losing a series. 

The Yankees have championship aspirations

Following a 2022 ALCS exit in the postseason, the Yankees looked poised to make a World Series run. Despite an up-and-down start, they remain among the contenders to win the World Series this year. There remain many uncertainties, with a large chunk of the season remaining. 

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Only time will tell if the Yankees can make a deep postseason run. But, for now, they are the only team not to have lost a series. What do you think of the New York Yankees holding this record? Kindly share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Pranay Mukherjee

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Pranay Mukherjee is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports, with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. His expertise lies in cheat sheets, post-game analysis, and trade rumors, providing readers with comprehensive coverage of the sport. Pranay is an avid follower of baseball and is a staunch supporter of the Yankees, firmly believing that it is time for the New York team to break their World Series jinx.
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Deepika Bhaduri