Rays rally in Game 2 of ALDS against Yankees to lead series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays lead the New York Yankees 5-2 in Game 2 of the ALDS at Tropicana Field on October 5. The Yankees struggled defensively, committing four errors, which contributed to the Rays scoring. Ben Rice of the Yankees hit two home runs, but the Yankees faced difficulties capitalizing on scoring opportunities. As Game 2 unfolded, the Rays mounted a strong fifth inning to extend their lead while the Yankees had left runners on base. Game 3 will be pivotal as the series continues.
- •Rays lead Yankees 5-2 in Game 2 of ALDS.
- •Yankees committed four errors in the contest.
- •Ben Rice hit two home runs for the Yankees.
- •Rays scored three runs in the fifth inning.
- •Game 3 will be critical for both teams.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — ALDS Game 2: Rays 5, Ben Rice 2
"How important is the second game in a five-game series? Sarah Langs from MLB.com reminds us that winning the first two games of a five-game series is a significant leg up: New York apparently did not get the memo the way they booted and threw the ball around for several innings in this contest. The […]
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