Yankees commit four errors in ALDS Game 2 loss to Rays

The Yankees faced a challenging Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays on October 5, 2026, suffering a 5-2 defeat in St. Petersburg. The Yankees committed four errors, leading to multiple unearned runs for the Rays. Despite a brief tying moment, the Yankees fell behind in the fifth inning due to defensive struggles and poor pitching from Cam Schlittler, who allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings. The Yankees must now win three consecutive games to avoid elimination, starting with Game 3 at Yankee Stadium on October 7. Max Fried is scheduled to start for New York.

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