Yankees' Chisholm Jr. Stands by Costly Play Amid Postseason Elimination
Second baseman admits he would make the same attempt again despite error that contributed to Game 2 loss.
The New York Yankees face a 2-0 deficit in their American League Division Series matchup after committing multiple errors in Game 2, including a costly throw from second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. that allowed the first run to score.
In the bottom of the first inning, Chisholm attempted to turn a double play but airmailed his throw, leading to an error and an early run for the opposing team. Despite the miscue contributing to the Yankees' eventual 5-2 loss, Chisholm expressed no regret about the play.
"Honestly, I'd probably still throw it," Chisholm said when asked if he would hold onto the ball if given another chance. "The play was trying to be made. I just feel like I could have probably tried to make an even better throw."
He added that if the situation arose again, he would aim to throw the ball "a little more closer to the base." This follows a similar sentiment from catcher Austin Wells, who also appeared unregretful about his decision to attempt to stretch a Game 1 hit into a triple, resulting in the final out. "You have to take risks," Wells had stated.
The Yankees' struggles in Game 2 were compounded by three errors in the first four batters of the game and a less-than-stellar performance from pitcher Cam Schlittler, who struck out only two batters. The team's only runs came from two solo home runs by Ben Rice.
The series now shifts to the Bronx, where the Yankees must win three consecutive games to avoid being eliminated and to stave off a championship drought that could reach one year shy of their longest since 1923.