Payton Tolle inspires Red Sox amid elimination game against Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox face elimination against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series on September 30, 2026. After losing 9-0 in Game 1, rookie left-hander Payton Tolle expressed determination, urging his team to keep fighting. Tolle, who allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings during the first game, remains hopeful following a challenging September for the team. The Red Sox, having faced significant struggles early in the season, aim to rally once more against the Yankees after earlier sweeping them in June.
- •Red Sox trail 1-0 in the series after Game 1 loss.
- •Payton Tolle allowed only one run over 4 2/3 innings in Game 1.
- •Earlier this season, Red Sox overcame a significant deficit to reach playoffs.
- •Game 2 presents a must-win situation for Boston to avoid elimination.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Drops Blunt Quote After Wild Card Loss to Yankees
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Payton Tolle drops defiant take as Red Sox face elimination vs. Yankees
"When Payton Tolle was competing to make the Boston Red Sox roster during spring training, the 6-foot-6 left-handed starting pitcher dropped an old and incredibly amusing phrase to describe how he was approaching the situation. “Fight like your the third monkey trying to get on The Ark and it’s starting to rain.” This admirable resilience helps […] The post Payton Tolle drops defiant take as Red Sox face elimination vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Boston Red Sox left-hander dropped a blunt quote on his performance in Tuesday night's Wild Card loss to the Yankees. The post Boston Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Drops Blunt Quote After Wild Card Loss to Yankees appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 6:44 AMBoston Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Drops Blunt Quote After Wild Card Loss to Yankees
Boston Red Sox left-hander dropped a blunt quote on his performance in Tuesday night's Wild Card loss to the Yankees. The post Boston Red Sox’s Payton Tolle Drops Blunt Quote After Wild Card Loss to Yankees appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 6:05 AMPayton Tolle drops defiant take as Red Sox face elimination vs. Yankees
When Payton Tolle was competing to make the Boston Red Sox roster during spring training, the 6-foot-6 left-handed starting pitcher dropped an old and incredibly amusing phrase to describe how he was approaching the situation. “Fight like your the third monkey trying to get on The Ark and it’s starting to rain.” This admirable resilience helps […] The post Payton Tolle drops defiant take as Red Sox face elimination vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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