“We Can Do Damage”: Gleyber Torres Minces No Words as Yankees Smash Brewers

The New York Yankees have been searching for an offensive spark for a while now. However, they got exactly what they needed on Saturday night. A complete team effort in conjunction with manager Aaron Boone “stirring it up a little bit” in the batting order, the Yankees have uncovered a season-high offensive performance. With that, they crushed the Milwaukee Brewers 15-3.

The air was dominant from the very first inning. Alex Verdugo donned the unfamiliar role of cleanup hitter and soon launched a three-run homer. This early offensive milestone seemed to be exactly what the Yankees needed. This provided a sigh of relief setting the stage for a dominant night.

Gleyber Torres delivers an impressive performance for the team 

Gleyber Torres, who was initially struggling in the line-up, was moved to the 7th place and eventually confirmed, “we can do damage.” He faced a bases-loaded situation in the third inning which Torres unloaded on an eight-pitch at-bat. With that, he ripped a three-run double that cleared the bases and established his status as a key contributor in the game. His words were,  “Finally I do something for the team. Amazing, amazing… I feel happy. I think it’s going to be a great night for me.”

The offensive blasts continued throughout the night. Captain Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo sported new spots in the batting order as well. That said, they launched two-run home runs in the sixth inning to further widen the gap. Verdugo continued his impressive streak with a three-hit performance while Giancarlo Stanton wrapped up the night with a three-run homer in the ninth.

The offense was clicking on all cylinders last night. Particularly, starting pitcher Carlos Rodon had the luxury of pitching with a comfortable lead. Moreover, he responded with a dominant performance, striking out a season-high eight batters and allowing only two hits. Rodon said, “Offensively, we definitely had it going. They gave me an early lead and made it easier for me to go attack the zone.”

New York Yankees’ much-needed offensive outburst

This offensive explosion couldn’t have come at a better time for the Yankees. The team had a grueling stretch of 17 games in 17 days. And a crushing 11-inning loss the night before. This win was something the team desperately needed to boost their confidence. The victory against the Brewers allowed Boone to rest key players like Judge, Rizzo, and Juan Soto during the later innings. 

While the Yankees acknowledge the difficulty of scoring runs consistently, Saturday night offered a glimpse of what they’re capable of. While a reshuffled lineup shook a season-high offensive output, the Bronx Bombers hope to take this momentum forward. The Yanks can be expected to find a more consistent offensive rhythm moving forward.