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Yankees’ Max Fried Has Candid Takeaway From Ugly Loss to Astros, His Recent Struggles
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, AUG 10 – Jose Altuve's early homer off Max Fried helped Houston build a lead that Jason Alexander preserved with six scoreless innings, limiting the Yankees to three hits and seven strikeouts.
- On Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, the New York Yankees were defeated 7-1 by Houston in the final game of the three-game series.
- The loss came after Max Fried delivered a shaky performance, allowing four runs across five frames amid a noticeable drop in effectiveness since June 30.
- Yankees’ offense struggled with only three hits and seven strikeouts while Jason Alexander pitched six scoreless innings for Houston.
- Fried admitted, 'To be honest, I have to be better,' also noting the need to improve location and ground balls, while manager Aaron Boone said, 'It is all out in front of them.'
- The defeat marked the Yankees' seventh loss in nine August games, intensifying concerns as they prepare for a series against a weakened Twins roster while fighting to secure a playoff spot.
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Max Fried appeared to be heading for a dream season in his first year with the Yankees of New York. Left-handed, who came to the organization with a contract of $218 million for eight seasons, not only profiled himself as the great favorite to take the American League’s Cy Young award, but was also named the opening of the 2025 Star Game, although he decided not to launch at that event to preserve his arm. However, since July 7 everything has ch…
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