The Yankees needed a spark. A four-game losing streak had started to wear on the clubhouse, and the offense lacked the pop fans had grown used to. That changed Monday night, even if the result in the standings didn’t.

The New York Yankees are shaking things up for their second game this series against the Los Angeles Angels. With Giancarlo Stanton back from injury for only his second game this season, the Pinstripes have benched infielder and designated hitter Ben Rice.

Slumps are part of baseball, is how the saying goes. But goodness, this one’s a beast. Not even designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton, refurbished elbows and all, could make a difference in a 1-0, 11-inning loss to the Angels on Monday night.