Yankees’ recent woes captured in one ‘no-man’s land’ collision as road trip ends with Subway Series disaster
The New York Yankees faced a disappointing end to their road trip with a loss to the Mets, highlighted by a collision between players that cost them a chance to win. The Yankees struggled throughout the trip, finishing with a 2-7 record and losing several close games. As they return home, the team aims to improve against upcoming division rivals after a series of missed opportunities.
- ▪The Yankees lost to the Mets 7-6 in a game marked by a collision between Anthony Volpe and Max Schuemann.
- ▪This loss capped a difficult 2-7 road trip for the Yankees, with four of their seven losses coming by one run.
- ▪The Yankees will face the Blue Jays and Rays in their upcoming homestand, both of whom have previously defeated them this season.
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MLB New York Yankees Yankees’ recent woes captured in one ‘no-man’s land’ collision as road trip ends with Subway Series disaster By Greg Joyce Published May 17, 2026, 9:32 p.m. ET In one agonizing play to end Sunday’s crushing finale against the Mets, the Yankees offered a snapshot to encapsulate a brutal road trip. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free With runners on the corners and one out in a tie game, Tim Hill on the mound and the Yankees using a five-man infield, Carson Benge hit a chopper over the mound between Anthony Volpe and Max Schuemann.
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