Yankees advance to ALDS after defeating Red Sox in Wild Card
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

The New York Yankees advanced to the American League Division Series after defeating the Boston Red Sox 9-2 in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium. This victory secured a sweep over the Red Sox. The Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays, who claimed the AL East title, in the best-of-five ALDS beginning shortly. The Yankees are set to host Games 3 and 4 at home in this upcoming series.
- •Yankees win 9-2 against Red Sox in Game 2 of Wild Card Series
- •Yankees sweep Boston to advance to ALDS
- •Next match is against the Tampa Bay Rays
- •Yankees will host Games 3 and 4 in the ALDS
- •Tickets for Yankees playoff games are available now
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