Justin Verlander was set to line up for the New York Mets for the first time on Saturday but has been ruled out.
Randle has set career-highs in points per game, free-throw makes and attempts, and three-pointer makes and attempts in a great season.
Hayes’ side were facing elimination two minutes into injury time at the end of extra-time.
Liverpool need to close gap on former title rivals, Jesus key for Arsenal and Hodgson returns for relegation six-pointer