Yankees seek aggressive baserunning as offense struggles against Orioles

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Yankees seek aggressive baserunning as offense struggles against Orioles
Summary

The New York Yankees continue their series against the Baltimore Orioles, struggling with their offense in a close matchup. In recent games, the Yankees have seen a decrease in stolen bases and baserunning efficiency, despite having one of their fastest rosters. In a recent rally, Trent Grisham's two-run single broke the deadlock, yet the overall lack of aggression on the bases raises concerns. The Yankees' performance on the basepaths has significantly declined since early July, where they were among the best in stolen bases in MLB. They will need to adapt their approach to maximize scoring opportunities as the season progresses.

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  • Yankees are currently facing the Orioles in a close game.
  • Trent Grisham hit a two-run single to give the Yankees a lead.
  • Yankees' baserunning efficiency has dropped to -1.6 BsR in six weeks.
  • They ranked second in MLB for stolen bases through early July.
  • The team may need to adjust strategy to leverage their speed.
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The Yankees have to push the envelope wherever reasonable.

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