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The New York Yankees face elimination in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays after dropping the first two games. With Aaron Judge on the 10-Day IL and significant defensive struggles, the team relies on Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt to lead the offense.

Key matchups include Gerrit Cole potentially taking the mound for New York against Max Fried. The Yankees must correct four errors from Game 2 while managing a depleted roster including Clarke Schmidt and Shane McClanahan on the IL. Bullpen usage for David Bednar is critical.

Topics discussed: Yankees vs Rays ALDS preview, Aaron Judge injury impact, Ben Rice production, Paul Goldschmidt lineup spot, defensive errors, and playoff predictions for Game 3.

In this episode: Pitching Matchup & Series Status · Offensive Adjustments & Defense · Keys to Victory & Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/nyy/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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