The New York Yankees' struggles continue, as they dropped their seventh consecutive game with a 6-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers. This marks their longest losing skid since a nine-game stretch in August 2023. The team's offensive woes were evident, hitting just .137 during this seven-game slide and .180 over their last 13 contests.

Compounding the team's difficulties is the continued absence of captain Aaron Judge. Manager Aaron Boone noted the team's lack of focus, a sentiment echoed by second baseman Jazz Chisholm, who cited self-inflicted mistakes. The Yankees are now 12-15 since Judge was sidelined with a stress fracture in his right rib.

Detroit's pitching staff stifled New York, with their starters combining for 26 strikeouts. The Yankees also committed costly errors, allowing 23 unearned runs in their last 12 games. This pattern of poor offense and sloppy defense has defined their terrible week, as Boone put it.

With key bats like Ben Rice and Cody Bellinger also slumping, the Yankees' offense has faltered without its usual stars. The team's ability to sustain a winning season, a streak they've maintained for 33 years, faces increasing pressure.