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Cody Bellinger drives in four to power Yankees' Wild Card Series sweep of Red Sox

Max Fried threw six strong innings, and Luis García Jr. and Cody Bellinger slammed home runs Wednesday night as the Yankees blew out the Red Sox, 9-2, in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium.

Cody Bellinger drove in four runs to help the Yankees secure a 9-2 victory over the Red Sox in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series. The Yankees dominated the series, winning both games 2-0 and advancing to the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Max Fried pitched strong, allowing only three hits over six innings. Luis García Jr. hit a solo home run in the fourth inning to give the Yankees the lead, and Cody Bellinger followed with an RBI single and a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

The Yankees' lineup outscored the Red Sox 18-2 and out-hit them 26-7, as they outpaced Boston in the series 9-2.

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