Yankees Tie AL Wild Card Series Against Red Sox, Game 3 Decides Winner
The New York Yankees have tied their AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox at one game apiece after a thrilling 4-3 victory in Game 2. The series now moves to a decisive Game 3, set for Thursday night in the Bronx.
Game 2 saw the Yankees rallying in the eighth inning, with Ben Rice's two-run home run and Austin Wells' tiebreaking single bringing Jazz Chisholm Jr. home for the winning run. Devin Williams earned the win with a scoreless eighth inning, while David Bednar secured the save. Aaron Judge also contributed with an RBI single.
The Yankees' starting pitcher, Carlos Rodón, had a rocky seventh inning, allowing the first two batters on base. However, the bullpen held strong, with Williams and Bednar combining to preserve the victory. The Yankees will now face the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS, provided they win Game 3.
The Yankees and Red Sox will meet again in Game 3, with the winner advancing to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS. The Red Sox have yet to announce their starting pitcher for Thursday's game, with Connelly Early and Kyle Harrison among the candidates. The Yankees, meanwhile, will look to build on their Game 2 win and secure the series victory.
