Boone keeps his lineup-card decisions highly flexible, hinting at possible changes but not committing. He prioritizes facing Bieber’s righty mix and balancing bullpen spacing, signaling that the Game 3 call will hinge on the opposing starter and the need to optimize run prevention.

Boone maintained faith, stressing the need to pitch and swing better and asserting that a Game 3 rally is possible, frame-shifting the series despite the two blowouts.

Boone praised the nasty splitter and discussed the Jays game plan after ALDS Game 2, underscoring the challenge of solving a rookie who delivered in the moment.

Boone defended his team amid a brutal day, maintaining confidence even as questions about the Yankees' ceiling in this series intensify.

Boone lauded Yesavage’s dominance as the rookie dismantled key Yankees hitters, acknowledging the rare performance but acknowledging the need for a comeback.