Boone shuffled defense to gain late-game range, inserting Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second in Game 1 to free Amed Rosario for a lefty matchup, a move that framed the ninth-inning of a 3-1 loss. Rosario’s lefty splits and Chisholm’s range underpinned the decision, but Chisholm came up empty with the bases loaded against Chapman. Other moves—Weaver over Cruz in the seventh and not pinch-running for Goldschmidt—highlighted NYY’s risk-reward playbook in a tight playoff spot, with Golden opportunities missed and questions lingering for Game 2.