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Yankees announce record-breaking lineup for AL Wild Card Series Game 2

The New York Yankees are shaking up the postseason record books for their elimination matchup against the Boston Red Sox by deploying eight left-handed batters in the starting lineup. Ben Rice captures the top spot in the order following a stellar four-hit performance in the opener that featured a pair of home runs and six RBIs.

Meanwhile, Cam Schlittler silenced Boston's bats across six and one-third frames with ten strikeouts, while Max Fried takes the ball for Wednesday's contest.

Additional roster adjustments see Cody Bellinger batting second and Luis García Jr. taking over at first base ahead of Paul Goldschmidt.

Spencer Jones anchors the cleanup role in right field alongside center fielder Trent Grisham, who returns from the injured list. George Lombard Jr.

provides the lone right-handed presence in the starting unit, while Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, and Ryan McMahon complete the batting order as New York aims to sweep the series.

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