Yankees struggle defensively with three errors in Game 2 against Rays

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Yankees struggle defensively with three errors in Game 2 against Rays
Summary

The Yankees dropped Game 2 of the ALDS in St. Petersburg, committing three costly errors in the first inning. Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed to the mistakes, which led to an unearned run and set a troubling tone for the game. Pitcher Cam Schlittler had a challenging start, throwing 19 pitches in the first, but allowed just one hit. A high fly ball struck the Tropicana Field dome, complicating matters further for New York. The game remains in progress as the Yankees look to recover from their early deficit.

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By the Numbers
  • •Yankees committed three errors in the first inning.
  • •Errors allowed one unearned run to score for the Rays.
  • •Cam Schlittler threw 19 pitches, giving up one hit so far.
  • •A fly ball hit the Tropicana dome, leading to further confusion.
  • •Game 2 is critical for the Yankees in the ALDS.
Latest Updates
  • 1:37 AMCBS MLB — Yankees commit three first-inning errors in ugly start to ALDS Game 2 vs. Rays
  • 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Sloppy start for Yankees in Game 2 with 3 costly errors in first inning
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Game 2 of the ALDS started rocky for the Yankees thanks to errors from Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisholm Jr. The Rays then took an early lead.

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For the first time in team history, the Yankees committed three errors in one inning on Monday night

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