Yankees prepare for crucial Game 2 against Rays in ALDS

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Yankees prepare for crucial Game 2 against Rays in ALDS
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The New York Yankees are looking to bounce back in Game 2 of the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, after losing Game 1. The Yankees utilized their spring training facilities in Tampa on their off day, working out on Trajekt pitching machines to prepare for starter Freddy Peralta. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed hope that the familiarity with Peralta will help their offense, which struggled under Drew Rasmussen's pitching in Game 1. Aaron Judge, recovering from a calf strain, is making progress in his rehab but remains inactive for the postseason. Game 2 is scheduled for Monday.

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  • •Yankees lost Game 1 to Rays in the ALDS
  • •Team used Tampa training facilities on off day
  • •Freddy Peralta starts for the Rays in Game 2
  • •Aaron Judge remains inactive, recovers from injury
  • •Game 2 scheduled for Monday
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — More often than not, teams cannot use Trajekt pitching machines on the road. While most big league stadiums have the contraptions, which feature a video board and can simulate any pitcher, they are typically considered a home field advantage. Visiting teams get stuck with traditional pitching machines while home teams keep the high-tech, expensive-to-lease Trajekt to ...

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