Overview

• New York’s official lineup lists Ben Rice at first base for Game 3 against Boston rookie left-hander Connelly Early.
• Rice is batting fifth in the order, slotted between Giancarlo Stanton and Amed Rosario.
• Paul Goldschmidt begins the night on the bench despite Boone’s preseason claim he would start against every lefty.
• Boone has stressed matchup-specific choices, noting the opponent’s starter and a lefty-heavy bullpen that could drive in-game moves.
• The winner advances to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, with first pitch scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.