THE BRONX, NY — The Yankees will look to avoid elimination tonight in the Bronx, sending out the same lineup as games one and two.
The Yankees will sending out Carlos Rodon. Rodon has been one of the more consistent starters for the Yankees this season. In his first postseason start this year, Rodon pitched six plus innings, allowing three runs. All things considered, not bad, but Rodon was certainly not as sharp as we have seen him in that outing, so hopefully Rodon brings his best stuff tonight.
For Toronto, the Blue Jays are turning to recently acquired right-hander Shane Bieber, a key addition from the trade deadline who has provided much-needed stability to their rotation. After returning from a lengthy injury absence earlier in the season, Bieber has gradually regained his form, showcasing improved command and velocity. Since rejoining the active roster, he has posted solid numbers, highlighted by consistent strikeout-to-walk ratios and the ability to limit hard contact against opposing hitters. It will not be an easy task for the Yankees.
Below are tonight’s lineups for the Yankees and the Blue Jays.
NEW YORK YANKEES (0-2) vs. TORONTO BLUE JAYS (2-0) · YANKEE STADIUM · THE BRONX, NY · ALDS Game 3
FIRST PITCH: 8:08 p.m.
TV CHANNEL: FS1
RADIO: WFAN
YANKEES LINEUP:
Trent Grisham — CF
Aaron Judge — RF
Cody Bellinger — LF
Ben Rice — 1B
Giancarlo Stanton — DH
Jazz Chisholm Jr. — 2B
Ryan McMahon — 3B
Anthony Volpe — SS
Austin Wells — C
SP: LHP C. Rodon (18-9, 3.09)
BLUE JAYS LINEUP:
George Springer — DH
Davis Schneider — LF
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — 1B
Alejandro Kirk — C
Daulton Varsho — CF
Ernie Clement — 3B
Anthony Santander — RF
Isiah Kiner-Falefa — 2B
Andres Giménez — SS
SP: RHP S. Bieber (4-2, 3.57)
1 New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge celebrates after hitting a home run against the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Oct. 30. Judge was voted the American League’s most valuable player for the 2024 season (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times)
