The Yankees are poised to continue their regular season run, and have revealed their lineup for Game 1 of the Division Series against Tampa Bay.
Ben Rice leads the Yankees after dominating the Red Sox in the Wild Card Series, with the expectation that the hot streak against the Rays will continue. Bellinger will bat second with García Jr. in the hole, seemingly unchanged from the Game 2 sweep against Boston.
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Spencer Jones will bat in the order and start in right over Heliot Ramos, followed by George Lombard Sr. and Jazz Chisholm Jr., who will start in second over Anthony Volpe. Trent Grisham will notably get the start in center field, with Austin Wells starting behind the plate.
As confirmed before the season matchup, Gerrit Cole will start on the mound as the Yankees look to earn a win in the series opener.
Here’s a look at the Rays starting lineup, which puts Yandy Díaz in the lead position behind Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero.
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