One day after being left out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of the MLB Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox, Jazz Chisholm Jr. became the standout hero in Game 2, helping the New York Yankees secure a win to force a decisive third game. Scoring the go-ahead run and excelling defensively, Chisholm reminded Aaron Boone how vital he can be to the Yankees’ aspirations for greatness.
Jazz Chisholm Reveals Details About His Relationship with Aaron Boone
Sporting an outfit inspired by the anime One Piece, Jazz Chisholm spoke to the media about his blazing speed that led to the game-changing run against the Red Sox, while also shedding light on his relationship with manager Aaron Boone.
“There was never a problem between me and Aaron Boone. He’s been my manager all year and I’ve stood behind him all year,” Chisholm said. “We always have disagreements-I mean, I played third base this year and we had a little bit of a disagreement in that-but at the end of the day, I always stand with Boonie because he understands where I come from. He knows I’m a passionate player and he knows I wear my feelings on my sleeve. He knows that I’m here to compete.”
“He’s a game-changer,” Aaron Judge commented on Chisholm. “He showed up at the park today and had the biggest plays for us.”
With two outs in the eighth, Chisholm drew a walk off losing pitcher Garrett Whitlock. On a full count, he was already in motion when Wells ripped a line drive just inside the right-field line, the ball ricocheting off the low retaining wall in foul ground. Right fielder Nate Eaton delivered a perfect throw to the plate, but Chisholm’s blazing speed and headfirst slide got him in just under the tag, as Wells pumped his fists at first base in celebration.
“Any ball that an outfielder has to move left or right for, in my mind, I’ve got to score,” Chisholm said. “That’s all I was thinking.”
Now, the Yankees will put their season on the line in a decisive Game 3 of the Wild Card Series. A victory would propel them to the ALDS to face another divisional rival, the Toronto Blue Jays.
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