Yankees third base coach criticized for sending runner home in playoffs

During Game 2 of the AL wild card series, Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas faced backlash after sending Ben Rice home from second base. In the fifth inning, after a single from Luis Garcia Jr., Rice was thrown out at the plate by Nate Eaton, leading to the third out. The Yankees had just taken a 2-0 lead when the controversial decision was made, which quickly drew ridicule on social media. Following that play, Boston's Willson Contreras hit a home run, reducing the Yankees' lead. The game remains ongoing, with significant tension as both teams vie for playoff advancement.

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