Yankees' Austin Wells 'trying to make something happen' against Rays during costly baserunning blunder
The Yankees didn’t have a hit through 7.2 innings on Saturday night until Austin Wells hit one down the right-field line and then took a chance which backfired.
In a 1-0 loss during Game 1 of the ALDS, Yankees catcher Austin Wells attempted an aggressive move, trying to stretch a double into a triple off Drew Rasmussen of the Rays. The move was ill-advised, as it resulted in an easy out at third base, ending the inning. Wells, who had been struggling to get on base, felt pressure to make something happen given the lack of action in the game and the importance of each play in a postseason setting.
He acknowledged that the Rays played a perfect relay to catch him, but maintained that he had a good chance to reach third base. The slow-footed catcher, one of the team's slower players, admitted his decision was not the best, even as he expressed trust in his teammates.
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