Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The top of the fifth inning Wednesday night was an absolute nightmare for the New York Yankees.
In an alternate universe, the Yankees have a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series Friday. However, the Yankees had one of the worst defensive innings of all time in Game 5, just a few days after some miscues in Game 1.
Both games were Dodger victories. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto, right, reacts with outfielder Aaron Judge after Judge dropped a fly ball during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game 5 of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium. (James Lang/Imagn Images) On Wednesday night, the Yankees were on their way to becoming the first team to force a Game 6 in the Fall Classic after trailing 3-0 in the series and getting out to a 5-0 lead.
Then, the sky fell. In the fifth inning, Aaron Judge dropped a routine fly ball to put runners on first and second and no outs.