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Max Fried's Thrid Inning — ALWCS G2

Yankees 0, Red Sox 0 — MID 3

Max Fried's Thrid Inning — ALWCS G2
Sep 30, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (54) delivers in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Max Fried looks solid early but got out of his groove in the third inning.

Fried got the first out before nine-hitter. Nate Eaton hit a blooper into center and advanced to second base on a terrible throw by Trent Grisham to give the Red Sox a runner in scoring position with one out. Plays like this in the playoffs simply can't happen, and the Yankees need to address the nonchalantness by Grisham

Fried then struck out Jahmai Jones and got Rutschman to ground out to strand the runner and end the inning.

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