The New York Yankees dropped Game 1 of the Wild Card to the Boston Red Sox, 3–1, in a frustrating night where their offense never found its footing. The Bronx crowd was restless, the bats were cold, and perhaps the biggest talking point came not from the game itself, but from who wasn’t in the lineup.

Star infielder Jazz Chisholm , who put together a 30–30 season, watched the game from the dugout until the very end. For a player who thrives on energy and explosiveness, being sidelined in the postseason was as painful as any strikeout.

Why Boone kept Jazz out

Manager Aaron Boone leaned heavily on matchups when setting his lineup. Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet has made a career out of neutralizing left-handed hitters, and the numbers are staggering. Crochet has allowed just a .166 batti

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