Rizzo at first base for Yankees in ALCS opener against Cleveland, 16 days after fracturing fingers
Anthony Rizzo was back in the New York Yankees’ lineup for the American League Championship Series opener, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch
By RONALD BLUM
Published - Oct 14, 2024, 06:04 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:22 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Rizzo was back in the New York Yankees' lineup for Monday night's American League Championship Series opener, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch.
Rizzo was batting eighth and playing first base versus the Cleveland Guardians after missing the Division Series against Kansas City.
“It’s just pain,” Rizzo said. “It’s temporary, and the 50,000 people in the stands and the adrenaline and what’s at stake is going to outweigh any pain I’ll be feeling.”
Rizzo fractured the fourth and fifth fingers on his right hand when hit by a pitch from Pittsburgh’s Ryan Borucki on Sept. 28.
