The New York Yankees experienced mixed results in their recent series against the Washington Nationals, with a notable 5-2 victory on Monday but a subsequent loss by the same score on Wednesday. Gleyber Torres shone with a leadoff homer in the win, while Aaron Judge achieved his 1,000th career hit. Dylan Crews made an impact for the Nationals, hitting his first career homer and contributing to the team's victory on Wednesday, which allowed them to take two of three games in the series. Critics pointed out the Yankees' troubling performance against left-handed pitchers and their overall defensive play. The Yankees currently lead the AL East, despite their inconsistency, and will look to improve as they head into upcoming games. The performance of key players like Torres, Judge, and Cortes will be crucial for their success moving forward.