Yankees announce record-breaking lineup for AL Wild Card Series Game 2
Pinstripe Alley • • sports
Key Points:
- The Yankees are making MLB postseason history by starting eight left-handed hitters, excluding switch-hitters, in the Wild Card Series elimination game.
- Ben Rice leads off after a standout Game 1 performance, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, including a grand slam, and six RBIs.
- Key lineup changes include Luis García Jr. starting at first base over Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. starting at second base over Anthony Volpe.
- Max Fried is confirmed to start on the mound as the Yankees aim to sweep the Red Sox and advance to the ALDS against the Rays.
- The Red Sox lineup features former Yankee Jahmai Jones as the leadoff hitter, adding an interesting storyline to the matchup airing on NBC at 8 p.m. EST.
