Facing a 3-1 deficit in the ALCS, the Yankees need some key performances to stay alive in this series. One of the players currently hanging in limbo is James Paxton, and he could determine if the Yankees have a run in them when he takes the mound in Game Five.
Because of the rainout on Wednesday, the Yankees are staring down a potential of four consecutive days with games depending on if they can extend the series. The Yankees’ methodology to using their pitchers so far has been to prevent their starters from facing the the opposing lineup a third time, and to be aggressive with making moves to the bullpen.