The New York Yankees committed a season-high four errors in their 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday at Fenway Park, a performance manager Aaron Boone described as "not good enough."
The defensive miscues proved costly, contributing to the Yankees' inability to overcome the Red Sox. This marked the most errors for the Yankees in a single game since they also made four errors in a loss to Boston on Aug. 21 of the previous year.
Among the errors was one by José Caballero, who has been playing left field due to injuries to regular outfielders Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham. While Caballero made a notable catch in the seventh inning, an errant throw on a shallow fly ball earlier in the game allowed a Red Sox runner to score, giving Boston momentum.
"We just didn't do a good job taking care of the ball," Boone said after the game. "It's not up to where we've been playing or capable of playing. Ultimately, it was too much to overcome."
Caballero acknowledged that opposing teams are targeting his inexperience at the position. "They know I'm new in the outfield. I expected him to go, and he did," Caballero said regarding the decision to send a runner on his throw. He added, "I put good velo on it. It was just a little off the line. And mistakes happen."
Other defensive lapses included an error by Amed Rosario at third base on a ground ball in the fifth inning, which allowed runs to score. Pitcher Cam Schlittler also saw his pickoff attempt go awry, resulting in an error.
Austin Wells was charged with an error on a catcher's interference that nullified an out in the first inning. Yerry De los Santos made the fourth error of the night in the eighth inning.
The Yankees have been able to maintain their position atop the AL East despite Judge's absence, but Boone emphasized the importance of clean baseball, especially with fewer players available for positional needs.