New York Yankees Sweep Boston Red Sox in AL Wild Card Series
The New York Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in the two-game AL Wild Card Series with a 9-2 victory, highlighted by strong pitching from Max Fried and home runs from Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 30, 2026 —
The New York Yankees have advanced in the AL Wild Card Series after securing a two-game sweep over the Boston Red Sox.
The Yankees clinched the series victory with a 9-2 win in the deciding game. The team’s performance was notably bolstered by strong pitching contributions, with pitcher Max Fried delivering a significant effort on the mound. Offensively, the Yankees saw key contributions in the form of home runs from Cody Bellinger and Luis García Jr., which helped secure the decisive win.
The details regarding the specific date and location of the AL Wild Card Series were not provided in the summary. Furthermore, the summary did not include further specifics on Max Fried’s pitching performance, such as the number of innings pitched or runs allowed. Similarly, details about the game context for Cody Bellinger’s and Luis García Jr.’s home runs were not elaborated upon.
The outcome means the Boston Red Sox have been eliminated from the AL Wild Card Series. The New York Yankees will proceed to the next stage of the tournament.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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