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unhappy about the fact his team had to play a day-night doubleheader on Sunday with a flight to Minnesota to come right after in advance of tonight’s game against the Twins.
“I think physically it’s dangerous for players,” Girardi said. The Yankees faced the Red Sox at 1 p.m. and then at 8 p.m. “And I understand. TV is so important to our game, and I understand that people want to see us. You can’t start at 6 or 7? That sort of thing? Or you can’t have the off day the next day? It is what it is and there are so many great things about being a Yankee and being a Red Sox because of your fans and the support. But sometimes, in these situations, that’s what it costs you.”
If only Saturday’s game had ended at a reasonable hour. to do the same going forward,” John Farrell said. Farrell said Holliday had made a similar play 10 years ago. “By the letter of that rule, that player yesterday was clearly interference.” … Clint Frazier was impressive during the doubleheader, collecting three hits and showing aggressive baserunning. … The Yankees are 6-3 vs. the Red Sox in 2017. … The Yankees’ pitching staff holds a 1.47 ERA vs. Boston this year. … Red Sox hitters went 3-for-38 with RISP during the series. … The Yankees called up Bryan Mitchell (26th man) and Domingo German from Triple-A Scranton before Game 1 to help their depleted bullpen. Lefty Caleb Smith was also called up from the RailRiders. Jonathan Holder (three innings) and Ben Heller (two innings), who both played huge roles in the Yankees’ 4-1, 16-inning victory on Saturday, were optioned back to Triple-A Scranton. Mitchell will start tonight in Minnesota. German was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton. Michael Pineda (right UCL tear) was transferred to the 60-day DL . ... Aaron Judge will either get Tuesday or Wednesday off, Girardi said.