Cody Bellinger in focus as Yankees await first pitch

New York carries a 1-0 Wild Card Series lead.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Cody Bellinger golfs an RBI single into right field Yankees lead 2-0! #Postseason https://t.co/7RSFxFFpDS Via @MLB on X

What happened: Bellinger's October work already includes an RBI single into right field for New York. Thursday night's first pitch remained pending as the Yankees prepared for the next game of the series in the Bronx.

Why it matters: New York brings a 1-0 Wild Card Series edge into the night, so another timely swing from Bellinger would matter in a short set. The Yankees also enter on a two-game winning streak.

By the numbers: The Yankees are 90-66 this season, averaging 4.6 runs scored and 3.7 runs allowed.

What to watch: Watch whether Bellinger stays in the middle of New York's offense as the club looks to extend its series lead.

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