The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 5–3 on Saturday afternoon , but the story wasn’t entirely positive. Austin Wells, the team’s starting catcher, had a nightmare at the plate, striking out in all four of his at-bats. For a player once viewed as an offensive spark, Wells has quickly reverted back to being a liability in the batter’s box.

Offensive struggles piling up

Wells’ slump has been glaring against Boston. He now has six strikeouts to open the series, a stretch that highlights his inability to make consistent contact. His strikeout rate sits in the 21st percentile at 26% on the season, an alarming figure for someone who was expected to develop into a reliable offensive contributor.

Through the season, Wells is hitting just .210/.267/.437 with 21 home runs and a .704 OPS.

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