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Judge's Absence Looms Large for Yankees in Wild Card
1 Oct
Summary
- Aaron Judge is out due to a calf strain, missing the Wild Card Series.
- The Yankees secured a dominant 9-0 victory in Game 1 against the Red Sox.
- First baseman Luis García Jr. expressed confidence despite Judge's absence.
The New York Yankees are competing in the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox without their star outfielder, Aaron Judge. Judge has been sidelined due to a calf strain, which led to his exclusion from the Wild Card roster.
The Yankees commenced the series with a decisive 9-0 victory over the Red Sox in Game 1, which was held at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. Game 2 of this pivotal series is scheduled to commence at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
Should the Yankees secure a win in Game 2, they are slated to advance and face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series. Prior to Game 2, Yankees first baseman Luis García Jr. addressed the team's situation, stating that while they have a significant responsibility to perform, Judge's presence is still felt.
García, who will bat third and play first base in Game 2, was not in the lineup for Tuesday's game. Max Fried is expected to start as the left-handed pitcher for New York, while Sonny Gray is slated to pitch as the right-handed starter for Boston.
