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Yankees destroy Red Sox in wild-card series sweep to set up ALDS date with Rays
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in the AL wild-card series with a decisive 9-2 victory in Game 2, despite missing star Aaron Judge.
- Dominant pitching performances from Max Fried and Cam Schlittler, combined with timely hitting from Cody Bellinger and other rookies, fueled the Yankees' success.
- The Yankees' pitching staff ended a 26-inning scoreless streak against the Red Sox in the postseason, highlighting their rotation as a key strength.
- With this sweep, the Yankees advance confidently to the ALDS to face the Tampa Bay Rays, potentially with Judge returning and strong starting pitching from Gerrit Cole or Carlos Rodón.
- The team’s depth and synergy have boosted confidence, with players and coaches emphasizing their improved position heading into the next playoff round.
