I assume Lauer is going to factor into the Jays' plans today. (Another kick-change guy, I figure the Yankees see him as more platoon-neutral than their other lefties)
Yankees Biggest Comeback Wins in Postseason 6 1996 WS Gm 4 at ATL (6-0 in 6th, won 8-6 in 10) 5 1997 ALDS Gm 1 vs CLE (5-0 in 2nd, won 8-6) 5 2010 ALCS Gm 1 at TEX (5-0 in 7th, won 6-5) 5 2025 ALDS Gm 3 vs TOR (6-1 in 3rd, won 9-6)
Much was made of the Yankees' struggles against Gausman and Yesavage's splitters last week, and I'd expect a similar attack from Bieber tonight. He started throwing the kick-change this year, which in terms of movement profile is basically another splitter.
While again, pitcher-vs-batter is mostly noise, this part was fascinating to me. The three pitchers that Vlad speeds his bat up against the most ... have combined to never once ever strike him out.
I'm a little worried that he might be gassed. He looked completely spent in the 7th inning of last week's game. But, per my stated prediction, he'll find a way to get it done tonight, of course
