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Yankees Bottom of the Sixth Inning — ALWCS G2

Yankees 8, Red Sox 1 — END 6

Published September 30, 2026 at 10:23 PMUpdated September 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM1 min read

Yankees Bottom of the Sixth Inning — ALWCS G2 — Sep 30, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (12) reacts after hitting a single in the fifth 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

Garrett Crochet makes his first appearance for the Red Sox since April, when Alex Cora was fired.

Spencer Jones struck out, but the ball got away from Adley Rutschman, allowing him to reach. That led to a stolen base and an E2 to put a runner on their with no outs.

Spencer Jones is making things happen with his legs! https://t.co/LgNu6xq3pk pic.twitter.com/8a80CzmL86
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) October 1, 2026

The rookie George Lombard Jr. was the batter at the plate, and he singled home Jones to give the Yankees a 3-1 lead in the game.

First Postseason RBI for George Lombard Jr.! pic.twitter.com/IviPSUIPaS
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) October 1, 2026

A single by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and a bunt single by Trent Grisham loaded the bases for the Yankees with nobody out.

Boston went to high-leverage reliever Garret Whitlock. He gave up a sacrifice fly to Austin Wells before Ryan McMahon would ground out to get another Yankee run home.

Another productive at bat for Austin Wells! His sac fly makes it 4-1 Yankees pic.twitter.com/g7uJeQhLp7
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) October 1, 2026

The Red Sox elected to intentionally walk Ben Rice. Cody Bellinger, whose father threw out the first pitch, then broke the ballgame wide open with a three-run home run. A massive hit for the Yankees.