Sánchez benched by Yanks for Higashioka in Game 3 vs Rays

[ASFN Admin]

Gary Sanchez has been benched by the New York Yankees, who started Kyle Higashioka to catch Masahiro Tanaka in Game 3 of the AL Division Series against Tampa Bay on Wednesday night. Sanchez, a 27-year-old who is a two-time All-Star, hit .147 this season, which would have been lowest in the majors by far if he had enough at-bats to qualify. Higashioka caught ace Gerrit Cole in the opener as the Yankees won 9-3.

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