The Yankees faced the Cubs after a six-game losing streak but suffered a 5-2 defeat, despite Aaron Judge's 350th home run. They enter the All-Star break two games behind Toronto in the AL East. Panic over their performance has decreased, particularly after Will Warren's rain-interrupted scoreless start against Seattle. Shota Imanaga is set to make his first start at Yankee Stadium, though his strikeout rate has decreased since his rookie year. Jasson Domínguez replaces Trent Grisham in the lineup as the team navigates player fitness ahead of the break.
The Yankees had an opportunity to follow up a six-game losing streak with a six-game winning streak, but fell short in a 5-2 loss to the Cubs.
Despite Aaron Judge's 350th career home run, the Yankees' performance was overshadowed by the Cubs' solid pitching and lack of offensive prowess from New York.
The Yankees are two games back of Toronto in the AL East, entering the break trailing in the division and feeling less panic than the previous week.
Shota Imanaga will make his first start at Yankee Stadium, having recovered from injury and showing potential despite a decline in strikeout rate.
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