Yankees fans boo Sanchez as slump continues

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Gary Sanchez #24 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the first inning in game four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 17, 2019 in New York City.
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Gary Sanchez is having a rough postseason, and New York Yankees fans are letting their catcher hear it.

Sanchez was peppered by boos from the hometown crowd after a fourth-inning groundout during Thursday's Game 4, according to Erik Boland of Newsday.

The 26-year-old was also booed after striking out on three pitches to strand the bases loaded in the first inning.

Sanchez is now 2-for-23 in the playoffs - including an 0-for-13 slide - with two singles and 11 strikeouts. Factoring in his three walks, Sanchez owns a .087/.185/.087 slash line. One of his two playoff hits has come against the Houston Astros in the American League Championship Series.

The Yankees entered Thursday's Game 4 trailing the Astros 2-1 in the ALCS.

Sanchez was one of the more reliable hitters on the Yankees during the regular season, posting a .232/.316/.525 slash line over 106 games with 34 homers.

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