On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Chicago White Sox in the Bronx.
They are coming off an 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays (in Canada).
Anthony Volpe (who batted 8th) finished the victory with two hits, two RBIs, one run and one strikeout.
UPDATE: The Yankees won 12-2.
Yankees Announce Volpe Decision
For Tuesday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 6/16 B. Rice 1B C. Bellinger LF P. Goldschmidt DH J. Chisholm Jr. 2B S. Jones CF J. Caballero RF R. McMahon 3B J. Escarra C A. Volpe SS G. Cole SP”
B. Rice 1B C. Bellinger LF P. Goldschmidt DH J. Chisholm Jr. 2B S. Jones CF J. Caballero RF R. McMahon 3B J. Escarra C A. Volpe SS
G. Cole SP
Volpe is back in the starting lineup (and hitting 9th) for Tuesday’s series opener.
The 25-year-old is currently batting .211 with 15 hits, one home run, 11 RBIs, 12 runs and five stolen bases in 22 games.
Volpe has been a hot topic among Yankees fans, but his showing on Sunday was promising.
The 2023 Gold Glove Award winner had started out this season in Triple-A.
He is in his fourth MLB season (all with New York).
Social Media Reacts
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@The_Bleacherss: “Stop playing Volpe at SS and Caballero in RF!!”
@Madssatbat: “I hope Volpe makes me hate him a little less today”
@YankeeBelli: “Dominguez not playing because of a pulled tooth Wow this lineup is so thin 😭”
Yankees Right Now
The Yankees are at the top of the American League East with a 43-27 record in 70 games.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 19-12 in 31 games at home).
Following three games with the White Sox, the Yankees will host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Decision Before White Sox Series