Fried, Bellinger and García lead Yankees over Red Sox 9-2 for 2-game Wild Card Series sweep
Max Fried dominated Boston in the playoffs for the second straight year, Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. homered, and the New York Yankees romped over the Red Sox 9-2 for a two-game AL Wild Card Series sweep.
The New York Yankees dominated the Boston Red Sox 9-2 in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series, securing a sweep of the two-game series. Max Fried had a strong performance for the Yankees, pitching three-hit ball over six innings and becoming the first pitcher since 2021 to win a postseason game against Boston. Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr. contributed significantly with a combined four RBIs, including a three-run homer by Bellinger in the sixth inning.
The Red Sox struggled, hitting just .117 in the series with 18 strikeouts and were outscored 18-2. The Yankees will face AL East champion Tampa Bay in the upcoming AL Division Series, starting on Saturday.
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