SAN DIEGO, Calif. — One could argue Game 2 of the ALDS was lost at the trade deadline. The New York Yankees chose not to trade for another starting pitcher and it all blew up in their 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Some will argue Masahiro Tanaka should’ve pitched Game 2 and gone for the 2-0 series lead. I didn’t have a problem with Deivi Garcia earning the nod. What I do take issue with is Garcia being lifted after one frame for J.A. Happ.
If you’ll remember, Happ was passed over for a Chad Green opener start in an elimination game last season.