Yankees implode against Marlins, blow 4-run lead as season struggles continue

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The New York Yankees’ 2023 season has not been going according to plan, and an example of that was seen Sunday afternoon against the Miami Marlins as they lost in heartbreaking fashion.

New York, a team still chasing a wild-card spot in the American League with a 60-57 record before this contest started, took a 7-3 lead into the bottom of the ninth where closer Clay Holmes entered the game for the Yankees.

Let’s just say it was an inning to forget for Holmes as a giant implosion ultimately led to a walk-off loss for the Yankees. 

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes looks on from the dugout after leaving the game against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports)

It was an inauspicious start for New York when Yuli Gurriel laced a double over the center-field wall to lead off the frame. Holmes may have bounced back with a strikeout in the next at-bat, but things started going downhill afterward. 

A single and a walk in the next two batters loaded the bases for the Marlins, and a Josh Bell dribbler back to Holmes looked like at least one run was going to cross home plate.

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But Holmes seemed to panic, and he threw the ball away, allowing two runs to score and putting runners on second and third with one out. To make matters worse for New York, one of the best contact hitters in the game was coming to the plate in Luis Arraez. 

Living up to his All-Star status, Arraez laced a ball down the right field line, bringing home