A.L. Wild-Card Game Live Updates: Yankees vs. Red Sox
BOSTON — There are relatively few surprises in tonight’s starting lineups. Gio Urshela, who came up limping after a sensational catch in the Yankees’ final game of the season against Tampa Bay, has recovered well from his bruised thigh and is starting at third base. Andrew Velazquez, the team’s Bronx-born fan favorite, is at shortstop. Rougned Odor, who found his way into a lot of great moments this season, will come off the bench, as will Gary Sanchez, who is sitting in favor of Gerrit Cole’s personal catcher, Kyle Higashioka.
“He’s living the dream playing for his hometown team,” Yankees Manager Aaron Boone said of Velazquez.
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