1-for-18 with RISP isn't going to cut it.

Especially when the one hit doesn't score a run.

"Scoring position," huh?

 I know, I know. It's an infield single and therefore an abomination to the fundamental meaning of this particular stat.

 We all see the same thing.

1-5 in extra inning games and a truly amateurish inability to get the ghost runner home. MLB is giving you a run. Why won't you take the run? 

Which tracks with a new batch of young players who just don't know how to play the game. All these fundamental errors add up. They can do the tough stuff reasonably well, but they can't do the easy stuff.

I also don't think this is the game to slag on Volpe. It wasn't his fault. He had a sac bunt (hooray!) and, you know, put the ball in play at least. Stole a base in a clutch spot.

But when he grounded out to end the game, he looked like he was going to cry.

This isn't working, kid.

You're two-and-a-half years into the majors and the Yankees have given you a lot of slack. They've given you the starting shortstop job for two-and-a-half years, including the playoffs.

Stop squeezing the bat so tight.

In clutch situations, you're obviously getting in your own way.  

You need to chill out and start playing like a bored veteran.