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Isiah Kiner-Falefa reflects on Red Sox's exit after Yankees sweep

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Isiah Kiner-Falefa reflects on Red Sox's exit after Yankees sweep

Summary

The Boston Red Sox were eliminated from the postseason after a 9-2 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series, concluding a two-game sweep. Red Sox utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa described the defeats as 'uncompetitive' and a 'boat-racing.' Over the series, the Red Sox managed to score just two runs while allowing 18 runs to the Yankees. This defeat marks a second consecutive October where Boston has fallen to New York in the Wild Card round, as the Yankees advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the Division Series.

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By the Numbers

•Red Sox lose 9-2 in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series.
•Yankees outscored Boston 18-2 in the series.
•Kiner-Falefa criticized the team's competitiveness.
•Boston hit.117 as a team throughout the series.
•Yankees advance to play the Rays in the Division Series.

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8:52 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox news: Isiah Kiner-Falefa delivers hard truth on losing to Yankees

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Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been on both sides of this rivalry, and he was not interested in dressing up what happened to the Boston Red Sox this week against the New York Yankees. “Uncompetitive. We got boat-raced,” the Red Sox utility man said after Wednesday’s 9-2 loss completed a two-game Wild Card Series sweep at Yankee Stadium. “To lose in the […] The post Red Sox news: Isiah Kiner-Falefa delivers hard truth on losing to Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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