Much has been made (including by myself) about the verkakte planning of the second game of this American League Division Series between the Yankees and Guardians. But what’s done is done, and while I’m sure neither team is particularly happy about it, they’re on equal footing. So it’s time to shrug it off and prepare for this Friday afternoon matchup — the earliest such playoff start in the Bronx since 2006. Coincidentally, the Padres are also prepping for their first postseason game at Petco Park since 2006. So fire up that MySpace, turn up the My Chemical Romance, post your island theories for season three of “Lost,” and let’s get ready for Game 2.
Yankees announce ALDS Game 2 lineup
