Max Fried starts for Yankees in Game 2 against Sonny Gray's Red Sox

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 30, 2026. After a dominant Game 1, where the Yankees secured a 1-0 series lead, they aim for a win to advance to the ALDS. Max Fried will take the mound on seven days' rest, having been effective in past outings against Boston. The Red Sox counter with Sonny Gray, who has also performed well against New York this season. Aaron Boone's lineup features a historic eight lefty batters, a shift from Game 1's configuration.

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