Summary
Yankees manager Aaron Boone decided to include Jazz Chisholm in the lineup for Game 3 against the Red Sox after Chisholm's strong performance in Game 2. Chisholm, who plays second base, did not play in Game 1 but contributed significantly in Game 2. The Yankees are set to face Red Sox rookie left-handed pitcher Connolly Early in this elimination game.
Key Facts
- Jazz Chisholm plays for the New York Yankees as a second baseman.
- Chisholm didn't play in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox.
- In Game 2, Chisholm made a key defensive play and scored the winning run.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone decided to play Chisholm in Game 3 against a left-handed pitcher.
- The Red Sox will start rookie left-hander Connolly Early in the elimination game.
- Chisholm has a slightly better batting average against left-handed pitchers this season.
- The Yankees aim to defeat the Red Sox in a postseason series for the first time since 2003.
