David Ortiz wasn’t pleased with the atmosphere at Yankee Stadium. Noting that even the players didn’t seem to show any fight during the game, Ortiz expressed his confusion, questioning why the Yankees appeared to give up even before the final out. An iconic figure for the Boston Red Sox and a player often loathed by Yankees fans, David found himself in a surprising position of concern regarding the team’s performance. Knowing the fierce rivalry all too well, he perceived it as a lack of heart  

David Ortiz remarked that Yankee Stadium felt “as silent as a funeral.” In an Instagram post uploaded by MLB on Fox, Big Papi was spotted saying “Even when Fat Joe came out, the fans were low.” He spoke about how the Yankees fanbase had a body language that felt off, even during key moments like a homer. Ortiz’s confusion about why the team appeared to give up even before the game ended spoke volumes, especially coming from someone who played on the opposing side for so long. And now, fans are left wondering: What does this mean for the Yankees moving forward?

Before the crucial game of the series in Los Angeles, the Dodgers enlisted legendary rapper Ice Cube to energize the crowd for the pivotal clash. In order to match that, the Yankees brought in Fat Joe to showcase New York’s hip-hop presence and rival Los Angeles. However, this performance didn’t quite hit the mark, falling flat and failing to ignite the crowd as hoped. Despite his star power, the energy just wasn’t there, leaving fans underwhelmed.  

What went down in Game 3?

With one game left to play, the outlook isn’t promising for the Yankees at present. After three straight losses, they’ve shown little indication that they can compete with the Dodgers, let alone any team in the World Series. The Dodgers have been relentless, and they’re doing it with a rotation that relies on just three starting pitchers. Jack Flaherty is dealing with a lower-back issue that had the Yankees spooked while Yoshinobu Yamamato has recently returned from shoulder troubles. Walker Buehler has struggled since coming back from his second Tommy John surgery, nonetheless, he still managed to shut down the Yankees in a 4-2 victory in Game 3.

It’s a sobering realization for New York fans, as the team’s struggles continue to raise questions about their future and competitiveness. Looking ahead, the team should have a good chance to win Game 4 against the depleted Dodgers, who are forced to rely on a bullpen game against the immensely talented Luis Gil. But at this stage, who really knows? The unpredictability of postseason baseball has kept fans on edge, and the Yankees’ inconsistent performance adds to this uncertainty.

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