Yankees go wild in champagne celebration as Red Sox star feels 'like s--t'
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in the wild-card series with a 9-2 victory in Game 2, advancing to the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Aaron Judge, sidelined due to a right calf strain, participated in the clubhouse celebration and expressed motivation from the recent success of New York's 2026 basketball champions, the Knicks.
- Cody Bellinger hit a crucial three-run homer in the sixth inning, contributing to the Yankees' dominant performance and praising the electric postseason atmosphere at Yankee Stadium.
- The Red Sox, despite a strong summer comeback to reach the playoffs, were eliminated quickly, with Garrett Crochet struggling in relief and expressing disappointment over the season's abrupt end against their rivals.
- The ALDS between the Yankees and Rays is set to begin on Saturday, marking the next stage of the postseason for New York.
