The Struggle Against Boston Continues

Baseball's a weird game. Baseball players are more superstitious in their approach than any other athlete. The Red Sox have apparantly figured out how to approach the Yankees. For the Yankees to lose all of the six games that they have played against Boston is due to more than just a few bad breaks. Baseball is such a mental game and the Yankees just looked plain lost in their 0-7 loss on Tuesday. Having a lineup filled with all-stars, there is absolutely no excuse for a two-hit night. I don't care who the opposing team's pitcher is. The problem with losing their sixth straight versus Boston is that pressure starts to mount. Everyone starts pressing. Instead of making plays naturally, you try to make plays. You play not to win, but rather not to lose. And with every loss, the weight of the pressure gets heavier and heavier. A win is the only solution. Hopefully, the Yanks realize they are still tied for first-place. They need to approach the game as if they're playing in Kansas City. Win on Wednesday and the monkey's off the back. Go Yanks!!