The Yankees were likely to defeat the Twins in the ALDS anyway, but Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli’s uber-bad decision regarding Game 2 clinched the deal. The Twins were behind the eight-ball right from the start in Game 2 due to manager Baldelli’s selection of rookie Randy Dobnak as the game’s starter over veteran pitcher Jake Odorizzi.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 05: Randy Dobnak #68 of the Minnesota Twins is pulled by Rocco Baldelli #5 after loading the bases in the third inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2019 in New York City.