Boone Addresses Chisholm's Game 1 Absence
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Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s visible frustration after being benched for Game 1 of the wild-card series. Boone prioritized performance over forced positivity, telling Chisholm to "go play his tail off." Chisholm, who expressed dissatisfaction indirectly, was back in the lineup for Game 2 against a right-handed pitcher. The decision to bench him against a lefty starter sparked debate, with Boone defending his strategic lineup choices despite potential player unhappiness.
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