Red Sox aim for doubleheader sweep against Yankees after shutout win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:27 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Boston Red Sox revealed their lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. After winning Game 1 with a decisive 6-0 shutout, the Red Sox are looking to close the gap on the Yankees in the standings. Boston improved to 74-61, now just two games behind New York for the American League's top wild-card spot. The Game 2 lineup remains mostly unchanged, with Alec Gamboa set to pitch against Yankees starter Max Fried, who returns from injury. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET.
- •Red Sox won Game 1, 6-0, behind strong pitching and offensive resurgence.
- •Boston’s lineup for Game 2 features several hitters from Game 1.
- •Red Sox currently sit at 74-61, two games behind Yankees at 76-59.
- •Alec Gamboa will start for Boston, while Max Fried returns for New York.
- •Game 2 will start at 7:15 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
- 9:27 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Reveal Game 2 Lineup After Gaining Ground On Yankees
"The Red Sox revealed their Game 2 lineup after a dominant shutout victory moved them within two games of the Yankees.
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