New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. apologized for recently taking a swipe at the Los Angeles Angels. While praising Yankees outfielder

Jazz Chisholm is apologizing after sending the most random stray at the Los Angeles Angels. Chisholm and the New York Yankees were victorious in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.

Alex Verdugo faced heavy criticism during the game, with fans booing him, but teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr. didn’t leave him out to dry. Chisholm sent a strong message of support to his fellow Yankee, while also taking a lighthearted jab at the Angels.

The series opener included five lead changes — the most in postseason history — but the Yankees secured the final momentum swing from a surprising place.

The manager’s instincts were vindicated Saturday night. Verdugo delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, propelling the Yankees to a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. In a game that saw five lead changes — the most in MLB postseason history — Verdugo’s opposite-field hit secured the Yankees a 1-0 start in the ALDS.

The outfielder lost his starting job to rookie Jasson Domínguez late in the season but was penciled into Saturday’s lineup and made all the difference.