Yankees face elimination after loss in ALDS Game 2 against Rays

The Yankees are in a must-win situation after losing 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS on October 5. New York struggled defensively, committing four errors, while pitcher Cam Schlittler allowed four runs, two of which were earned. The Yankees will host Game 3 at Yankee Stadium on October 7, with Max Fried starting. Manager Aaron Boone expressed the urgency to regroup and play their brand of baseball, emphasizing the need for grit in their upcoming effort. The Yankees face a historical challenge, as no team has won a best-of-five series after falling behind 0-2 since they did in 2017.

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