Yankees drop series finale to Reds as offense struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The New York Yankees were defeated by the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2026. Ben Rice hit a home run to give the Yankees an early lead, but Tyler Stephenson's three-run shot turned the tide for Cincinnati. The Yankees managed five stolen bases but struggled to capitalize on their chances, with their overall performance described as lackluster. The team will now travel to Detroit to face the Tigers, with Gerrit Cole scheduled to start against Framber Valdez in their upcoming matchup on June 22.
- •Yankees lose 4-1 to Reds at Yankee Stadium
- •Ben Rice hit a home run for New York
- •Tyler Stephenson's three-run homer led Cincinnati
- •Yankees recorded five stolen bases without converting
- •Next game against Tigers on June 22 with Cole pitching
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees fall asleep against Reds, lose series
"I hope the Dads out there had a better Father’s Day than the Yankees did.
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