Yankees’ Chisholm Jr. Snubs Press After Game 1 Bench Decision
Jazz Chisholm Jr., the New York Yankees’ promising second baseman, avoided the press following the team’s 3-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox in the wild-card series opener. Despite his impressive 30-30 season and second All-Star appearance, Chisholm found himself benched for Game 1.
Chisholm Jr. Benched in Game 1
The Yankees opted for right-handed batter Amed Rosario against the Red Sox’s left-hander, Garrett Crochet. This decision appeared to frustrate Chisholm, who was not in the mood for media engagement after the game.
Post-Game Reaction
During the press interaction, Chisholm, 27, faced reporters with his back turned. His responses were limited as he quickly went through his locker. When asked if he was surprised by his absence from the starting lineup, he simply replied, “I mean, I guess. Yeah.”
Chisholm acknowledged the need to do what it takes for the team to win, saying, “You gotta do whatever we got to do to win, right?” Unfortunately, Rosario had a disappointing game, finishing 0-for-3 against Crochet before being substituted for Chisholm in the eighth inning.
Chisholm’s Performance Against Crochet
Chisholm had the opportunity to make a difference in the ninth inning when he came to the plate with the bases loaded. However, he hit a shallow fly ball to right field that did not result in a run, expressing, “It’s always tough watching when your team is down.”
- Chisholm’s statistics against right-handed and left-handed pitchers show a significant difference in performance. He boasted an .843 OPS against righties but dropped to .733 against southpaws.
- Manager Boone explained the rationale behind starting Rosario by highlighting his success against Crochet, noting Rosario’s six hits, including a home run, in ten career plate appearances versus the left-handed pitcher.
Looking ahead, the Yankees will need to regroup for Game 2, where they face elimination. With the Red Sox set to pitch right-hander Brayan Bello, it is likely that Chisholm will return to his usual position at second base.
