Anthony Volpe had as many hits as his stud Yankees teammate in Aaron Judge during New York’s 2-1 series win over Boston in the wild-card series.

Unlike Judge, one of Volpe’s hits left the yard at Yankee Stadium in a Game 1 loss to the Red Sox.

As the anticipation grows for Saturday’s Game 1 in the ALDS, one of the biggest wild cards in Volpe, a besieged shortstop whose perception changes once the post-season arrives.

The Jays are maintaining that Bo Bichette’s status remains day to day, but in the hours leading up to Saturday’s 4 p.m. start time both teams are required to submit their playoff roster for the best-of-five series.

Bichette, who hurt his left knee last month when the Jays visited the Bronx, is unlikely to be available.

Volpe’s availability is a certainty.

His presence on

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