Jazz Chisholm Jr. Shines in Yankees' Playoff Win, Set to Start Decisive Game 3

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. played a pivotal role in saving the team's season, contributing significantly to their 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. Chisholm, who expressed unhappiness about being left out of the Game 1 starting lineup against ace lefty Garrett Crochet, entered that game defensively in the eighth and flied out with the bases loaded in his only plate appearance during the 3-1 loss. Manager Aaron Boone had texted Chisholm about the Game 1 decision, leading to a disagreement, though both affirmed their good relationship, with Chisholm stating he always stands with Boone despite being a passionate player who wears his feelings on his sleeve. Returning to the lineup for Game 2 against right-hander Brayan Bello, Chisholm, batting sixth, made a dynamic impact. He raced home from first base on Austin Wells’ tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, barely beating the throw with a headfirst slide, a play reliever Fernando Cruz called "special." Defensively, he made a diving stop in the seventh to save a run and initiated an inning-ending double play in the third. Captain Aaron Judge praised Chisholm as a "game-changer" who showed maturity. Following his Game 2 heroics, manager Aaron Boone confirmed Chisholm will start Game 3 against rookie left-hander Connelly Early.