Yankees Errors Lead to Game 2 Loss to Rays, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Updated MLB Playoff Bracket
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Key Points:
- The New York Yankees lost Game 2 of the American League Divisional Series to the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2, falling behind 0-2 in the series on the road.
- Yankees starter Cam Schlittler, who was a key pitcher during the regular season with 239 strikeouts, struggled in this game, giving up seven hits, two earned runs, and only two strikeouts.
- Four errors by the Yankees contributed to Tampa Bay scoring multiple runs, including a throwing error that led to an early run and another miscue that helped extend the Rays' lead.
- Ben Rice hit two solo home runs for the Yankees, accounting for both of their runs, but New York was unable to mount a comeback and was shut down in the ninth inning.
- The series shifts to New York for Game 3 on Thursday, where the Yankees will try to avoid a sweep at Yankee Stadium.
