Yankees minor league teams conclude week 21 with mixed results

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Yankees minor league teams conclude week 21 with mixed results
Summary

The Yankees' minor league teams faced various challenges in week 21, with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre struggling through a 1-4 stretch, currently sitting 1.5 games back in the International League East. The RailRiders' offense faltered, scoring only 17 runs over five games, despite standout performances from Max Schuemann and Brendan Beck. Meanwhile, Double-A Somerset Patriots revitalized their playoff hopes with a 5-1 record against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, highlighted by Omar Alfonzo's walk-off home run. Somerset's offense benefited from a balanced attack, particularly from Coby Morales and new addition Core Jackson, who had a strong week despite an injury setback.

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  • Scranton/Wilkes-Barre is 1.5 GB in the International League East.
  • Somerset won five straight games against New Hampshire.
  • Max Schuemann had a strong week for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
  • Omar Alfonzo delivered a walk-off HR for Somerset.
  • Core Jackson returned to the injured list after a productive week.
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Bats shine across the system as the regular season concludes in the DSL.

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