Yankees eliminated from the playoffs

The Bronx Bombers were bounced from the playoffs last night, ending their season and crushing their hopes for a 28th title.

The Yankees were defeated by the Detroit Tigers 3-2– the same score by which the Tigers won the series.

After giving up back-to-back homeruns in the first inning, Yankees starter Ivan Nova was forced to leave after the second due to tightness in his right forearm.

The Yankees squandered numerous scoring opportunities throughout the game, always seeming one hit away from gaining the advantage. They stranded 11 men on base, going 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position and 0-for-4 with the bases loaded.

Thursday’s loss marks the end to a season in which the Yankees led the American League with 97 wins, causing many fans to have World Series aspirations.

After licking their wounds, the team’s priority this offseason will be CC Sabathia, who can opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent. The Yankees will also look to bolster their pitching and add youthful position players to combat the rising ages of players like Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez.