Yankees face elimination with offensive struggles against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Yankees lost 5-2 to the Rays on October 5, pushing them closer to elimination in the AL Division Series. Aaron Boone acknowledged the team's offensive shortcomings, noting they have scored only two runs in the first two games against Tampa Bay. Ben Rice's two solo homers accounted for all their scoring, while the Yankees struggled with just five hits throughout the series. With a batting average of.086 and an on-base percentage of.145, the Yankees will need a significant turnaround in Game 3 to avoid being eliminated.
- •Yankees trail 2-0 in the AL Division Series against the Rays.
- •Team has scored only two runs in two games.
- •Ben Rice recorded both runs with two solo home runs.
- •Yankees are hitting.086 with a.145 on-base percentage in the series.
- •Game 3 is scheduled with Max Fried starting for the Yankees.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Rice can't do it alone: Yankees face elimination after another offensive letdown
"In the wake of the Yankees' 5-2 loss Monday night at Tropicana Field, the offense is another culprit also pushing them toward elimination.
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