The Yankees just lost 2 out of 3 to the Baltimore Orioles, dropping the last two in particularly heartbreaking fashion.

Once again, it was the bullpen that let The Bombers down. Saturday, after a comeback, it was Aroldis Chapman, the closer, doing everything but close.

Today was worse. Gary Sanchez had a big day, including a grand slam. The Yankees led much of the game, then the 7th inning happened. More specifically, Andrew Heaney happened because Aaron Boone happened.

In their ascent to the top of the American League Wild Card, the Yankees have won a lot, I like to think in spite of their manager. The team hits, starters pitch well, and Aaron Boone doesn’t have to manager situationally.

Lately, the Yankees have struggled. The formula that was working, isn’t as much and Boone is forced to manage. Today, he brought in Andrew Heaney.

Heaney, since joining the Yankees at the trade deadline has not been good. He’s a flyball pitcher at Yankee Stadium, and he’s supposed to be a starter!!! Why in the world was he in during the 7th Innning?

All year I have been critical of Aaron Boone. Today, all my criticisms and fears came to fruition. If the Yankees are going to get to the Playoffs, they have to be better. Boone has to be better because the team is not constructed to win in spite of their manager.

Sometimes, you win because of the manager, and Boone has yet to consistently make those key decisions where he gets, and more importantly deserves credit for the winning. Unfortunately, he’s running out of chances to prove to the Yankees and their fanbase that he is the right man for this job.