The New York Yankees faced off against division rival Tampa Bay Rays in a critical series opener on Friday night. During the game, outfielder Aaron Hicks made two defensive blunders in left field that resulted in a three-run fourth inning for the Rays.The first blunder by the New York Yankees outfielder came from a flyball down the left field line, resulting in two runners scoring.Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksHicks drops the ball down the line, doesn't realize it was a fair ball and the Rays score 2. 3-0 Rays50755Hicks drops the ball down the line, doesn't realize it was a fair ball and the Rays score 2. 3-0 Rays https://t.co/6Y172KXIz3"Hicks drops the ball down the line, doesn't realize it was a fair ball and the Rays score 2. 3-0 Rays" - Talkin' YanksHicks' second miscue came on a fly ball once again, allowing the ball to go over his head and result in another run for the Tampa Bay Rays.Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksHicks allows another balls to drop and the Rays take a 4-0 lead.31424Hicks allows another balls to drop and the Rays take a 4-0 lead. https://t.co/ReRF8Do333"Hicks allows another balls to drop and the Rays take a 4-0 lead." - Talkin' YanksFans in the stadium expressed their frustration, booing Aaron Hicks and even calling him Joey Gallo.Talkin' Yanks@TalkinYanksYankee Stadium with some Joey Gallo chants after Aaron Hicks' miscues in the field47651Yankee Stadium with some Joey Gallo chants after Aaron Hicks' miscues in the field https://t.co/0iMFhxdHvd"Yankees Stadium with some Joey Gallo chants after Aaron Hicks' miscues in the field" - Talkin' YanksFans on Twitter were also enraged. One questioned if Aaron Hicks would announce his retirement following his dismal display.THE_Uncle_Pecos 🌻🇺🇦@pecos_the@TalkinYanks Q: Does Aaron Hicks announce his retirement tomorrow? A: Probably not. Life ain't fair like that.11@TalkinYanks Q: Does Aaron Hicks announce his retirement tomorrow? A: Probably not. Life ain't fair like that.Hector@Hector03408772@TalkinYanks WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK41@TalkinYanks WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCKBMac@Bernman328@TalkinYanks @Yankees_Blue Hicks is an embarrassment@TalkinYanks @Yankees_Blue Hicks is an embarrassmentPapa Ant🇵🇷@antmanroldan@TalkinYanks Playing with his head up his damn ass!@TalkinYanks Playing with his head up his damn ass!Between struggling at the plate and now on the field, fans simply want him off the team.WINSTON RAE Yl@winston_yl@TalkinYanks Wtf get rid of him!@TalkinYanks Wtf get rid of him!Hicks has a batting average of .211 after tonight's game and with these defensive errors, he is virtually unplayable at this point.LUIS VEGA@LuisLvega101@TalkinYanks First he's not hitting now he's not fielding, time to sit his ass down.@TalkinYanks First he's not hitting now he's not fielding, time to sit his ass down.Fans wanted him pulled from the game. And that's exactly what happened.Adrian@AdrianDej_@TalkinYanks take his ass out the game right now@TalkinYanks take his ass out the game right nowBryan Hoch@BryanHochAaron Hicks has been pulled from the game. Estevan Florial takes over in left field.1101107Aaron Hicks has been pulled from the game. Estevan Florial takes over in left field."Aaron Hicks has been pulled from the game. Estevan Florial takes over in left field." - Bryan HochBarstool Sports podcaster Eric Hubbs rejoiced after Hicks was pulled from the game.Eric Hubbs@BarstoolHubbsHahaha they took Aaron Hicks out of the game. Fucking loser52227Hahaha they took Aaron Hicks out of the game. Fucking loser"Hahaha they took Aaron Hicks out of the game. F*****g loser" - Eric HubbsThe New York Yankees cannot afford to stick with Aaron HicksOverall, a brutal series of plays by New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks. This was a horrible effort in a critical series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The New York Yankees have limited options in the outfield with the injury of Andrew Benintendi, but there has to be better options than Aaron Hicks.At this point, the New York Yankees need to consider designating him for assignment, because he has little to no value on the team.For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.