Boone’s Garcia Oversight in High Stakes | New York Yankees News

The Yankees pulled off a tense 1-0 win over the Red Sox, but it came with a glaring managerial decision: benching Luis Garcia Jr., despite his power and high exit velocity. With a lefty starter on the mound, Garcia’s bat could’ve been crucial — especially since Paul Goldschmidt crushed a homer off him. Later, facing righty Tyrone Guerrero, Garcia’s absence seemed even more puzzling. The only explanation? Boone might trust Guerrero’s dominance against lefties — but Garcia’s track record against righties makes this a risky gamble. In a playoff race where every game matters, leaving such a weapon on the sidelines feels like a missed opportunity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b83c8e81e74bf53