In a disappointing outing, the New York Yankees continued their downward spiral, falling to the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Wednesday night. The game turned on a crucial error by shortstop Anthony Volpe, who mishandled a routine ground ball with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, allowing the Angels to take a late lead. Despite halting a 30-inning scoreless drought, New York has now lost six consecutive games, stirring concerns about their standing in the AL East.

Volpe's struggles at the plate compounded matters as he went 0-for-4, extending his hitless streak to 15 at-bats over four games. His batting average sits at a modest .235 this season, raising questions about his ability to perform under pressure as the Yankees face a crucial stretch of games. Manager Aaron Boone expressed disappointment with the error, highlighting the need for improvement as they prepare for their upcoming matchup against the Angels.