Yankees' Brendan Beck struggles in spot start during loss to Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Brendan Beck made a spot start for the Yankees on July 4 against the Minnesota Twins due to Carlos Rodon's injury. Beck faced difficulty early, allowing three runs in the first inning and giving up two home runs in the second. He lasted 3 2/3 innings, surrendering five runs in total. The Yankees trailed 6-0 after the fourth, following a home run by Trevor Larnach off Tim Hill. This loss marked the Yankees' seventh in eight games, pushing their season performance under scrutiny.
- •Yankees lost 11-4 to the Twins.
- •Beck allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings.
- •Team booed Beck during the game.
- •Yankees have lost seven of eight games.
- •Next game on July 5 against Twins.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ pitcher booed after disastrous spot start
"They had reason for hope as the 27-year-old right-hander had gone 5-0 with a 1.24 ERA at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in June
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