The New York Yankees have been struggling this season, having lost seven straight games as of July 4. [1] AOL reported that the team was forced to take "extreme action" due to an illness affecting their clubhouse. In contrast, Reuters highlighted that the Yankees had ended their longest losing streak since 2023 with a win over the Minnesota Twins on July 4. The game saw Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the third inning, helping the Yankees secure the victory.