NEW YORK — Anthony Rizzo is among the players happiest with the new restrictions against defensive shifts.
He singled in the opening run in a five-run first inning, going 3 for 3 with a pair of walks to help New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-3 Thursday and take two of three in the high-profile matchup of MVPs.
"Not having nine guys on the right side of the field definitely helps out a lot more," Rizzo said. "It's not really much in the back of my mind when I'm hitting but more after the fact or even when other guys are hitting.