Yankees survive extra innings after 'unforgivable' gaffe by C Austin Wells
The New York Yankees narrowly survived an extra-innings game against the Seattle Mariners, despite an "unforgivable" gaffe by catcher Austin Wells. In the 10th inning, Wells failed to cover home plate, allowing the Mariners to score the tying run and send the game into extra innings. Managers and commentators were quick to criticize Wells' mistake, with Yankees manager Aaron Boone stating that it "can't happen" at that level of play. Nonetheless, the Yankees managed to pull through, eventually winning the game in the 11th inning. The article highlights the importance of fundamental defensive plays in close MLB games, and the high expectations placed on professional players. While the Yankees emerged victorious, the incident served as a reminder that even the best teams can be vulnerable to costly errors, which can have a significant impact on the outcome of a game.
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