“This is one of the greatest meltdowns that I’ve ever seen in 40 years,” Rodriguez said as the Yankees failed to become the first team down 3-0 in the World Series to force a Game 6. Judge told reporters that the fly ball might’ve been the difference in the game, but didn’t say why he dropped the ball.

The general consensus after the 2024 World Series was that the New York Yankees lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers because of lackluster defense, particularly in Games 1 and 5, and general manager Brian Cashman admitted that defense and baserunning were flaws for the 2024 Yankees.