Chase Headley, who had come off the Yankees’ bench in the sixth inning and hit a two-run homer, led off the bottom of the ninth with a walk. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyA series of acquisitions, call-ups and slumps has altered the roles of Ellsbury and Headley of late. Strong play by the rookie Clint Frazier has crowded the Yankees’ outfield and turned Ellsbury into a reserve. Since July 19, the day after the Todd Frazier trade, Headley has responded by hitting a robust .414. While Headley appears to be awakening from his midseason doldrums, the Yankees remain unsettled in their rotation.

Source: New York Times July 29, 2017 22:09 UTC