Aaron Hicks practically robbed Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of his milestone evening.
The Yankees middle fielder wasn’t capable of absolutely make a catch in opposition to the wall that might have stolen the primary of Guerrero’s three dwelling runs within the Blue Jays’ 6-4 win Wednesday evening, however Hicks was satisfied it wasn’t a house run.
Hicks had the ball in his glove momentarily earlier than it got here unfastened, but it surely appeared to hit one thing earlier than bouncing again onto the sphere. Umpires initially dominated it a double earlier than huddling and calling it a house run.
“I nonetheless don’t really feel prefer it went out,” Hicks mentioned. “I felt just like the ball got here out of my glove and hit the highest of the wall after which got here proper again in. I caught it initially after which it form of slipped out. Even trying again on the video, I nonetheless really feel prefer it hit the highest of the wall and got here again in.”
Supervisor Aaron Boone mentioned he heard the ball hit one thing, however was uncertain of what. He requested the umpires to evaluation the play, however the name was upheld.
The Yankees’ infield rotation is sort of in full swing six video games into the season, aside from one member: Anthony Rizzo, who began for the sixth time Wednesday and drilled his third homer whereas going 2-for-4 with a stroll.
Every of Boone’s 4 different common infielders have sat for one recreation, however Rizzo has no deliberate day without work in sight, largely as a result of the lefty is now hitting .300 with a 1.281 OPS.
“He had a DH [day Tuesday], that’s somewhat little bit of an off day,” Boone mentioned with a smile earlier than the sport. “Nothing deliberate. Perhaps on the finish of the Baltimore journey, that day recreation [Sunday] probably. It’s form of fluid. Plan on enjoying him these subsequent couple days, for certain.”
Rizzo additionally made his season debut within the leadoff spot Wednesday. Boone mentioned he wished to house out his lefties in opposition to Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios.
Jordan Montgomery threw a bullpen session Wednesday, remaining on observe to make his subsequent begin Friday at Baltimore. The left-hander, who took a tough grounder off his left knee Sunday evening, had the knee drained Monday evening to assist alleviate the swelling.
“He ought to be good,” Boone mentioned.
Left-hander JP Sears made his MLB debut, pitching a 1-2-3 ninth inning with a strikeout of George Springer.
“It was actually good to see him are available in and pound the strike zone,” Boone mentioned. “He used his secondary stuff, which helps his fastball play — which, his fastball does play.”
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