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Gray frustrated by hook, wanted Tracy to ‘live or die with me’

NEW YORK -- For Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray, there was no hiding the swirl of emotions he was processing in the clubhouse moments after Boston’s season ended with a 9-2 loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of the…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:18 AM
Gray frustrated by hook, wanted Tracy to ‘live or die with me’
Key Things to Know
  • Sonny Gray was frustrated after Red Sox manager Chad Tracy pulled him in the fifth inning against New York.
  • The Boston Red Sox were eliminated from the postseason following a 9-2 defeat to the Yankees in Game 2.
  • Gray stated he wanted Tracy to live or die with him rather than turning to reliever Erik Miller.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray voiced frustration after manager Chad Tracy removed him in the fifth inning of a 9-2 season-ending loss to the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series on Wednesday. Gray was pulled with two outs and two runners on while trailing 1-0, expressing that he wanted Tracy to live or die with him on the mound against Cody Bellinger.

Reliever Erik Miller replaced Gray and allowed an RBI single as Boston's deficit grew. Gray, an impending free agent who is contemplating retirement after his 14th major league season, noted he will avoid making any rash decisions regarding his future.

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