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Rays get jump as Yankees tie dubious mark with 3-error first

The Yankees’ first inning in Game 2 of the ALDS turned into a defensive nightmare at Tropicana Field, as three miscues allowed the Rays to score an unearned run against starter Cam Schlittler. A chopper from Yandy Díaz slipped from third‑baseman Ryan McMahon’s glove, and after Jonathan Aranda’s single, Junior Caminero’s ball was fielded by shortstop George Lombard Jr., who tossed to Jazz Chisholm Jr.

for a force out, but Chisholm’s off‑balance throw missed first baseman Luis García Jr., letting Díaz race home.

The inning continued when Liam Hicks’ check swing clipped catcher Austin Wells’ glove, resulting in catcher’s interference and the third error, tying a postseason record for first‑inning mistakes. Outfielder Chandler Simpson later hit a ball to Chisholm, whose errant throw pulled Lombard off the bag, preventing a potential double play.

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