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Yankees bumble their way through ‘really rough night’ in Game 2 loss

Aaron Boone's Yankees committed four errors, including three in the first inning, among other miscues in a shocking display of postseason baseball, as New York dropped a 5-2 decision to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the American…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 6:58 AM
Yankees bumble their way through ‘really rough night’ in Game 2 loss
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Yankees face ALDS elimination after losing 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2.
  • New York committed four errors in the loss, including three miscues during the first inning.
  • Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler was pulled in the fourth inning after allowing four runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Yankees fell 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday, falling behind 2-0 in the series and facing elimination. New York committed four errors, including three in the first inning alone, to dig an early hole at Tropicana Field. Starting pitcher Cam Schlittler lasted just 3.1 innings, allowing four runs, two of them earned, in the defeat.

Offensively, the Yankees struggled against Rays starter Freddy Peralta and reliever Ian Seymour. First baseman Ben Rice provided New York's only offense with two solo home runs. Manager Aaron Boone's team must now win three straight games, starting with Game 3 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, to keep their season alive.

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