The crowd had barely finished reacting to the final pitch when the heat moved from the field to the timeline. One rough night at the office became a storm of backlash, sparked by frustration, fantasy losses, and sky-high assumptions. However, it was not just the star taking hits this time. Carlos Rodón, still trying to get into a steady season, gave up three earned runs over five innings against the Red Sox. Now, ever since he joined the Yankees, he’s had a troubling time. Whether it was injuries or some poor performances. But when the Yankees lost against the Red Sox this time, one Rodón supporter wasn’t going to watch silently.
The spark came off the field when Carlos’ wife, Ashley Rodón, took to Instagram to shut down the critics in a moment that quickly went viral. That clapback? It transformed the interaction.
Rodón’s current beginning drew criticism; however, it was not just related to pitching. The reaction online turned personal. Hate messages began to flood in and some fans told the Yankees star to end his life. That crossed a line specifically for his wife.
On Instagram, Ashley Rodon posted screenshots of the abuse and fired back with a simple message: “5 innings….3 ER I mean not his best but definitely not go k— yourself bad….SHESH.” It’s not the first time Ashley has talked about the hate she has received. A few weeks ago, she received hate messages about the couple’s IVF treatment. It was right after the Yankees lost to Kansas City in the ALDS in the Bronx. The hate prompted Rodón to say, “People are pretty disgusting at times. But that doesn’t explain Yankee fans. I don’t think that’s who they are. I understand [fans] get frustrated with the game, but my message to fans all around is, ‘We are human as well.’ We’re not always perfect. … Let’s not forget this is just a game and don’t threaten people’s families.”
Clearly, Ashley is not going to let the hate stop her. Her message struck a nerve; however, the core issue was clear: Carlos Rodón’s outing, while far from the best, did not justify the level of hate. The Yankees star enabled four runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks, with just four strikeouts. What was more interesting, though, was the 16 swinging strikes. This was proof that his stuff was still there.
Just days earlier, the star had been the team’s headline approach in a tight 3-2 win over the Guardians. While the offense was quiet, it was Rodon who stole the show, spinning seven innings of one-run ball and earning his eighth win. The lefty struck out eight, enabled only five hits, and walked just one. That night, the team’s personal media dubbed Rodon “Dón Dominance”. This was a nod to the confidence he showed on the field. With a 2.49 ERA over his previous four starts and just two earned runs allowed in 25 innings, the star had been on a tear. That is what makes the current backlash feel more misplaced. As his wife subtly highlighted, one start does not erase a month of dominance.
However, while Rodón identified himself at the center of the backlash, a rookie Red Sox star was rewriting his story.
Rookie Hunter Dobbins rides momentum and competitiveness to own the Yankees again
Hunter Dobbins could be new to the competition; however, he is wasting no time making a noise for himself. Just a week after saying he would “rather retire than pitch for the Yankees,” the Red Sox star went out and silenced the Yankees’ bats for a second straight period. The star’s latest outing? Six scoreless innings, just two hits allowed, one walk, and five strikeouts. At the rookie level, he is not just pitching like a legend—he is embracing the force, leaning into the moment and providing the Red Sox exactly what it needs.
It was not just his power doing the talking. His words have attracted the spotlight, while Dobbins’ execution on the field has backed every syllable. “We are building momentum for the rest of the year,” the star said after the game, as the Red Sox moved to .500 with a 4-3 win. The distinctiveness between the two dugouts was striking—while Carlos Rodón was being torn apart by fans, Hunter Dobbins was being lifted up by a team that is suddenly clicking. With clean defense, situational hitting, and a bet behind their young star, the Red Sox’s formula is working.
Dobbins’ rise is not just a nice story. It is a statement. One that highlights what support and confidence can do for a pitcher’s thought process—something Ashley Rodón clearly understands all too well.
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