How the Yankees Are Winning Without Hitting And A New Shortstop Sensation

Yankees walked off the Braves in 10 innings after Austin Wells and Ben Rice sparked a late rally — a gritty comeback win despite a sputtering offense.
With Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger sidelined, New York ranks near the bottom in almost every hitting category, yet their pitching (3.29 team ERA, MLB-leading) and defense have kept them afloat.
Rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. has been a spark — calm, flashy defense and timely hitting — and the team’s newfound late-game grit could be the identity that carries them into October.