{"id":22394,"date":"2026-09-30T22:42:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=22394"},"modified":"2026-09-30T22:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:42:35","slug":"yankees-red-sox-al-wild-card-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2026\/09\/30\/yankees-red-sox-al-wild-card-game-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Yankees Trounce Red Sox, Advance to ALDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Yankees 9, Red Sox 2<\/h1>\n<p>For the second consecutive game, the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/yankees\">New York Yankees<\/a> manhandled the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/redsox\">Boston Red Sox<\/a>, winning 9\u20132 and punching their ticket to the ALDS. The win is the Yankees\u2019 fourth straight postseason victory over the Red Sox, with the Bronx Bombers outscoring their rivals 26\u20135 in the process. It also set a major league record for the largest run differential in a Wild Card series (+16).<\/p>\n<h4>Yankees \u2014 Red Sox Game Summary<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"pL2HmdWaRmhdV23Ka-KxpA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2297977366\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'pL2HmdWaRmhdV23Ka-KxpA',sig:'5peRX6mw4T7-STXGonRKfEDvRfNlkEeTfoDpsmnZego=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2297977366',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Yankees drew first blood again on Wednesday, taking a 1\u20130 lead off <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/garcilu04.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Luis Garcia Jr.<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s 387-foot solo home run in the fourth. They doubled their lead an inning later, as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bellico01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cody Bellinger<\/a><\/strong> scored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wellsau01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Austin Wells<\/strong><\/a> with an RBI single into right field.<\/p>\n<p>In the sixth inning, the Red Sox cut the lead in half with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/contrwi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Willson Contreras<\/a><\/strong> solo home run. However, the Yankees promptly put the game out of reach courtesy of a sixth-run sixth inning. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lombage02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">George Lombard Jr.<\/a><\/strong> began the scoring with an RBI single, before Wells scored him on a sacrifice fly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mcmahry01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Ryan McMahon<\/strong><\/a> followed suit with an RBI groundout, before Bellinger\u2019s three-run home run to right field broke the game open.<\/p>\n<p>After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/sogarni01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Nick Sogard<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s solo home run in the seventh inning, Wells added one more run for good measure, singling to center field and giving the Yankees a 9\u20132 lead.<\/p>\n<h4>What Went Right For Yankees<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"JCAauy20RdN2Jnja4QVAgA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2297971956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'JCAauy20RdN2Jnja4QVAgA',sig:'QeiRBXNfPnc6RlKAsSHPtUYo7Qvo_tQxRoqS2_GJ8A4=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2297971956',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One night after <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/schlica01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cam Schlittler<\/a><\/strong> dominated the Red Sox, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/friedma01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Max Fried<\/strong><\/a> followed suit. Across six innings, the 10-year veteran allowed one earned run on three hits, striking out six in the process. For the 2026 season, Fried allowed two earned runs with 19 strikeouts in 17 2\/3 innings against the Red Sox.<\/p>\n<p>On offense, the Yankees showed no signs of slowing down. One night after scoring nine runs on 12 hits, the Yankees scored nine more, this time on 14 hits. Of course, the long ball was key, as both Garcia Jr. and Bellinger went deep. However, the Yankees also displayed great situational hitting, scoring three runs off singles.<\/p>\n<h4>What Went Wrong For Yankees<\/h4>\n<p>The Yankees were nearly flawless once again, but a slow start on offense kept the Red Sox in the game. For the second straight night, the Yankees scored one run in the first four innings, although it hardly mattered by night\u2019s end.<\/p>\n<h4>What Went Right For Red Sox<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"UmAh7uugRRJsrss5dqK5Cg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2297973292\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UmAh7uugRRJsrss5dqK5Cg',sig:'HTl5_jImS22P5xLRK_ClLqARcMktSfK6XFgOR97JaVo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2297973292',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/tollepa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Payton Tolle<\/a><\/strong> on Tuesday, Red Sox starter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/grayso01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Sonny Gray<\/strong><\/a> had a relatively productive outing. Across 4 2\/3 innings, the 36-year-old allowed two earned runs on six hits, striking out five. Unfortunately, due to the Red Sox offensive shortcomings, Gray was credited with the loss.<\/p>\n<h4>What Went Wrong For Red Sox<\/h4>\n<p>While the Red Sox\u2019s offense did the team no favors, neither did the bullpen. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/crochga01.shtml\">Garrett Crochet<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/whitlga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Garrett Whitlock<\/a><\/strong> combined to allow seven earned runs in 1 1\/3 innings, putting the game out of reach. For the series, the Red Sox\u2019s relief corps allowed 15 earned runs in 8 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n<h4>Manager Reactions<\/h4>\n<p>After a second straight Wild Card series victory, Yankees manager <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/booneaa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aaron Boone<\/a><\/strong> shared enthusiasm for Saturday&#8217;s contest.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really pleased with how we played,&#8221; said Boone postgame. &#8220;We&#8217;re excited to get our shot at a really good Tampa club.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With the season officially over, Red Sox manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=tracych01,tracych99&amp;search=Chad+Tracy&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-01_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Chad Tracy<\/strong><\/a> offered a blunt response about the team&#8217;s season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRegardless of all the special things that happened this summer, the goal was to win the World Series,&#8221; said Tracy postgame. &#8220;That ended for us tonight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4>Next Matchup<\/h4>\n<p>The Yankees will have Thursday and Friday off before traveling south for Game One of the ALDS against the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/rays\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a>. The Yankees have yet to announce a starter, while the Rays have in right-hander <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rasmudr01.shtml\"><strong>Drew Rasmussen<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Main Photo:<\/h4>\n<p><a id=\"f-Ycf6G8SC5hu6Y81ngBXA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2297980912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'f-Ycf6G8SC5hu6Y81ngBXA',sig:'4HBm5nOCW1_hjv4zVJadFL3t-9iGwYxwRUW8nRfAkxM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2297980912',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yankees 9, Red Sox 2 For the second consecutive game, the New York Yankees manhandled the Boston Red Sox, winning 9\u20132 and punching their ticket to the ALDS. The win is the Yankees\u2019 fourth straight postseason victory over the Red Sox, with the Bronx Bombers outscoring their rivals 26\u20135 in the process. It also set [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":22398,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[15,16],"tags":[2195,2235,2372,469,2103,2058,2588,94,348,862,1083,1998,2545,1139,1731,2013,1065,374,114],"class_list":["post-22394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-red-sox","category-yankees","tag-2026-boston-red-sox","tag-2026-new-york-yankees","tag-2026-tampa-bay-rays","tag-aaron-boone","tag-austin-wells","tag-cam-schlittler","tag-chad-tracy","tag-cody-bellinger","tag-drew-rasmussen","tag-garrett-crochet","tag-garrett-whitlock","tag-george-lombard-jr","tag-luis-garcia-jr","tag-max-fried","tag-nick-sogard","tag-payton-tolle","tag-ryan-mcmahon","tag-sonny-gray","tag-willson-contreras","pmpro-has-access","eq-blocks"],"yoast_head":"<!-- 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