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Yankees, Aaron Boone made the same frustrating Ben Rice lineup decision again
TL;DR
The New York Yankees again benched Ben Rice against left-handed pitching, despite manager Aaron Boone's claims of a more complex strategy. This decision occurred during a game against the Boston Red Sox.
Key points
- Yankees bench Ben Rice against left-handed pitching
- Aaron Boone claims it's not a simple platoon decision
- Rice was benched during a game against the Red Sox
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Yankees, Aaron Boone made the same frustrating Ben Rice lineup decision again originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Yankees continue to sit Ben Rice against left-handed pitching.
Each time it happens, manager Aaron Boone insists that it's not just a straightforward platoon and that Rice will get plenty of action against lefties.
It keeps happening, though.
That includes Wednesday night. Rice isn't in the lineup at Fenway Park as the Yankees take on the Boston Red Sox and southpaw Ranger Suarez.
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Paul Goldschmidt gets the start at first base and actually hits leadoff.
Giancarlo Stanton maintains his DH position in the 4-spot (with Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger ahead of him).
The Yankees get two righties behind Stanton with Amed Rosario at third base and in left field.
Q&A
Why did the Yankees bench Ben Rice against the Red Sox?
The Yankees benched Ben Rice against the Red Sox due to their ongoing strategy of not playing him against left-handed pitchers.
What did Aaron Boone say about Ben Rice's playing time?
Aaron Boone stated that Rice's absence from the lineup against lefties is not a straightforward platoon decision and that he will receive ample playing time against them.
Who are the Yankees playing when Ben Rice is benched?
The Yankees were playing the Boston Red Sox when Ben Rice was benched against left-handed pitcher Ranger Suarez.
