New York Yankees defeated Boston Red Sox 9-2 in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series to sweep Boston for the second straight year. Max Fried dominated with a three-hit performance over six innings, earning his first postseason win since the 2021 World Series. Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. each homered, with Bellinger driving in four runs and García recording three hits in his first postseason start.
The Yankees broke open a 2-1 lead with a six-run sixth inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Bellinger. Spencer Jones reached on a wild pitch that led to the rally after a video review overturned an initial out call. Yankees captain Aaron Judge praised the team's grit despite missing the series due to a calf injury.
New York will face AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series starting Saturday, having lost the season series to Tampa Bay 7-6. Boston, which overcame a 32-46 start to reach the playoffs, was held to a .117 batting average in the series and outscored 18-2. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy expressed frustration over the early exit, while Yankees manager Aaron Boone credited the team's resilience and praised the effort against a determined opponent.
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