Yankees' Seven-Game Skid Deepens Amid Injuries and Food‑Poisoning Outbreak

The New York Yankees recorded their seventh consecutive loss, falling to the Detroit Tigers in an 11‑inning game after a bases‑loaded walk by Camilo Doval in the extra frame. The losing streak is the longest since a nine‑game slide in August 2023. Manager Aaron Boone cited a lack of focus and cited injuries as a key factor; the club is without sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, while outfielders Trent Grisham and third‑baseman Ryan McMahon remain on the injured list. McMahon, a $70 million player, missed a scheduled minor‑league rehab assignment after suffering food‑poisoning, a problem that also sidelined rookie Spencer Jones and several other Yankees. Boone’s in‑game decisions, such as leaving Oswaldo Cabrera in a critical at‑bat, drew criticism. Pitcher Cam Schlittler, despite a strong start to the season, struggled in recent outings, adding to the team’s challenges.