Sonny Gray faces Yankees in critical Game 2 of Wild Card Series

The Boston Red Sox need a win against the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series, with Sonny Gray on the mound. In Game 1, the Yankees secured a 9-0 victory despite missing key players Aaron Judge and Luis Garcia Jr. Ben Rice delivered a standout performance, going 4-for-5 with six RBIs. Gray previously excelled against the Yankees, including a no-hitter into the eighth inning this summer, but New York's lineup poses a challenge with several left-handed hitters who traditionally perform better against right-handed pitching. The environment is expected to be rowdy, further complicating Gray's task.

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