Yankees face Rays in pivotal AL Division Series Game 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Game 2 of the AL Division Series features the New York Yankees visiting the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on October 5. The Yankees look to even the series after losing the opener. Cam Schlittler, the Yankees' ace, has a strong postseason history but faces Freddy Peralta, who has excelled since joining the Rays. Both teams are using unchanged lineups from their previous games, indicating continuity in strategy.
- •Yankees lost Game 1 against the Rays in this series.
- •Cam Schlittler has a strong postseason record but mixed results against the Rays.
- •Freddy Peralta has improved significantly since joining the Rays, pitching well in recent games.
- •Both teams are maintaining the same lineups from previous matchups.
- •Game time is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — AL Division Series Game 2: Cam Schlittler vs. Freddy Peralta
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