Red Sox score first postseason run in 26 2/3 innings on Contreras HR

The Boston Red Sox scored their first postseason run in 26 2/3 innings during Game 2 of their wild-card series against the New York Yankees on October 1, 2026. Willson Contreras hit a home run in the sixth inning that was close to being ruled fan interference after a review confirmed it cleared the fence. The score cut New York's lead to 2-1, but the Yankees later extended their advantage to 8-1 in the same inning, putting the Red Sox in a challenging position for the remainder of the game.

• 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox score first postseason run in 26 2/3 innings on Willson Contreras HR that was oh so close to fan interference at Yankee Stadium