Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Results, Stats, and Recap
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Key Points:
- The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in a two-game AL Wild Card Series, winning the second game 9-2 with strong performances from Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, and Luis García Jr.
- Yankees captain Aaron Judge missed the series due to a calf injury and his participation in the upcoming AL Division Series against Tampa Bay remains uncertain.
- Boston struggled offensively, hitting just .117 with 18 strikeouts in the series, while their bullpen posted a 20.25 ERA, contributing to their postseason elimination.
- Max Fried pitched six innings of three-hit ball, striking out six, and the Yankees capitalized on key moments, including a six-run sixth inning fueled by Bellinger's three-run homer.
- The Yankees will face the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays starting Saturday, with Gerrit Cole expected to start Game 1 of the Division Series.
