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Red Sox Lose to Yankees in Wild Card Series
Red Sox lose Wild Card Series to Yankees for second straight year.
In brief
Red Sox lose Wild Card Series to Yankees for second straight year. Red Sox were eliminated from postseason play by Yankees in AL Wild Card Series, ending their fifth consecutive season without postseason baseball. Originally reported by Mlb.
Game 2 Wild Card Series
Red Sox lost to Yankees 9-2 in Game 2 of AL Wild Card Series after Contreras hit a solo homer.
Contreras' Homer
Contreras hit a 387-foot solo homer in sixth inning, ending Red Sox drought of 26 postseason innings without a run.
Yankees' Six-Run Rally
Yankees scored six runs in bottom of sixth inning to win 9-2, ending Red Sox postseason hopes.
Red Sox Season End
Red Sox were denied postseason play after two flat performances in final two nights of September.
Fifth Consecutive Season
Red Sox extended streak to five straight seasons without postseason baseball at Fenway Park.
Manager's Reaction
Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said the goal ended with a loss and the team will take time to recover.
Sonny Gray's Loss
Sonny Gray took loss after strong start, but Red Sox offense failed to support him in game.
Garrett Crochet's Struggle
Garrett Crochet struggled in game after left shoulder injury, ending his postseason hopes.
At a glance
Red Sox were eliminated from postseason play by Yankees in AL Wild Card Series, ending their fifth consecutive season without postseason baseball.
