Did the Yankees' reliance on home runs cost them another playoff run? A closer look at the numbers reveals a different story. While they led the league in home runs, they ranked tenth in batting average. The Toronto Blue Jays, who defeated them, had a league-best batting average and on-base percentage. The Yankees' high strikeout rate and lack of contact hitting may have been their downfall. Moving forward, the Yankees need to refine their power approach and find a balance between contact and power to improve their chances in the postseason.

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