The New York Yankees finally scored, ending a 30-inning drought with solo home runs by Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the 2nd and Cody Bellinger in the 4th. But just as hope returned, it slipped away again. Despite those blasts, the Yankees fell 3-2 to the Angels, marking their sixth straight loss.
The game turned on a costly error by shortstop Anthony Volpe in the top of the 8th. With the bases loaded and one out, Jo Adell hit a sharp grounder. Volpe bobbled it and threw wide of second base, allowing Mike Trout to score the go-ahead run. That mistake allowed Los Angeles to take a 3-2 lead, a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
From for sure double play to no outs from Volpe pic.twitter.com/idNAIqcg1b
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) June 19, 2025
Volpe, who joined the Yankees in 2021 and won a Gold Glove in 2023, made his ninth error of the season, making him one of the league leaders among shortstops.
Fans Demand Anthony Volpe’s Trade After Another Costly Error
Frustrated fans took to social media demanding that the Yankees trade Volpe.
“He cannot be on the team come October he provides nothing,” one fan reacted.
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He cannot be on the team come October he provides nothing.
— mp (@mpbets_) June 19, 2025
“He makes it so hard to defend him,” another fan commented.
He makes it so hard to defend him
— JG (@Jared90871228) June 19, 2025
“Bullying Volpe is just too easy man what do yall see in him,” one X user trolled.
The next coming of Derek “overrated” Jeter
— Hunter Reese (@huntereese3540) June 19, 2025
“GOLD GLOVE MY ASS,” another frustrated fan wrote.
GOLD GLOVE MY ASS
— Freddie🫡 (@YankeesSzn99) June 19, 2025
“Were we seriously giving this guy Jeter comps as a prospect,” another X user wrote.
Were we seriously giving this guy Jeter comps as a prospect🤦
— Garbage Time Yankees (@GarbageTimeYank) June 19, 2025
“The next coming of Derek “overrated” Jeter,” one fan replied.
The next coming of Derek “overrated” Jeter
— Hunter Reese (@huntereese3540) June 19, 2025
Volpe‘s rough night continued at the plate, he went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, including striking out to end the game.
The offense didn’t help much either. Aaron Judge went 0-for-4 and is slumping, now 3-for-28 over his last eight games. Recently, the Yanks were called out for their poor performance.
The Yankees face the final game of the series on Thursday, looking to avoid a four-game sweep at home. Carlos Rodon gets the start for New York, while the Angels will send Tyler Anderson.
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