Yankees Aim to Clinch Wild Card Series Against Red Sox Tonight
New York can advance to the ALDS with a win in Game 2, with viewing options available via free trial.
The New York Yankees are set to play Game 2 of the AL Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. ET, seeking to clinch the series at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees hold a 1-0 lead after winning Game 1 with a 9-0 shutout.
Designated hitter Ben Rice was a key contributor to the Game 1 victory, tallying four hits and six RBIs, including an eighth-inning grand slam. Pitcher Cam Schlittler also delivered a strong performance, striking out 10 batters over 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
If the Yankees secure a win tonight, they will advance to the American League Division Series (ALDS), where they are scheduled to face the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays finished the regular season with the best record in the league, posting a 98-64 record and securing the top spot in the AL East.
Fans can watch Game 2 of the Yankees-Red Sox series without a cable subscription through live TV streaming services. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial, and their Choice package includes NBC, which will broadcast the game. Additionally, Peacock Premium provides a seven-day free trial, after which the service costs $16.99 per month.
The starting pitchers for Game 2 are Sonny Gray for the Red Sox, who finished the regular season with an 18-5 record and a 2.72 ERA, and Max Fried for the Yankees, with a 5-5 record and a 2.80 ERA.
The AL Wild Card series schedule is as follows:
Game 1: Yankees 9, Red Sox 0 Game 2: Sept. 30, 8 p.m. ET (NBC) Game 3: Oct. 1, 8 p.m. ET (NBC) (if necessary)