Down 6-1 entering the third inning of their AL Division Series (ALDS) Game 3 matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, things looked bleak for the New York Yankees. However, once Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber left the contest, the Yankees' bats roared to life. The Bronx Bombers mounted a furious comeback, winning Game 3 9-6 to force Wednesday's Game 4. New York's official X, formerly Twitter, page posted the elimination game lineup, which included veteran Paul Goldschmidt starting over sophomore Ben Rice at first base. Expand Tweet
“Game 4 in the BX,” posted the team's official account.
While Goldschmidt getting the nod over Rice is a bit surprising, it is the usual path Yankees manager Aaron Boone takes when a lefty starts. Today, the Blue Jays will feature a bullpen game. Both open