The New York Yankees ’ postseason script took a dramatic twist on Tuesday night. A bold gamble against Boston’s Garrett Crochet—benching stars like Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ben Rice, and Ryan McMahon in favor of a righty-heavy lineup—backfired, leaving the Bronx faithful stunned and the team just one loss away from elimination.

Now, with their season hanging by a thread, the Yankees are done experimenting. Manager Aaron Boone is rolling out his stars again for Game 2 , hoping that trusted bats and the left arm of Carlos Rodón can keep October alive.

A lineup reset after a costly gamble

Boone’s Game 1 decision had logic behind it. Crochet’s dominance against lefties made Rosario, Caballero, and Goldschmidt the chosen starters. It worked to an extent, given Goldschmidt’s two hits against Croche

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