Yankees dominate Red Sox to advance in Wild Card Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series on September 30, 2026, clinching the series. Despite a tense start, the Yankees broke open the game thanks to a strong offensive showing including a three-run home run from Cody Bellinger. Max Fried pitched six strong innings, limiting the Red Sox to one run. The Yankees can now prepare for the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, having avoided taxing their bullpen in the Wild Card round.
- •Yankees clinch Wild Card Series against Red Sox on September 30.
- •Cody Bellinger hits a decisive three-run home run.
- •Max Fried allows just one run over six innings.
- •Yankees face Tampa Bay Rays next in the ALDS.
- •The victory allows the Yankees to save bullpen strength.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — The Yankees made quick work of their ALDS warm-up
"After sweating through last year’s Wild Card Series, the Yankees managed to turn it into a laugher this time around.
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