# Fried's Wild Card Win Boosts Yankees Confidence

> Max Fried's strong start helps Yankees advance to ALDS with rotation confidence.
- Title: Fried's Wild Card Win Boosts Yankees Confidence · Mlb
- Summary: Max Fried's strong start helps Yankees advance to ALDS with rotation confidence. Max Fried's 6-inning win over Boston in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series gives…
- Keywords: max fried, yankees, al wild card series, al ds, rotation, boston red sox, willson contreras, cam schlittler, gerrit cole, ryan weathers, austin wells, will warren
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/max-fried-pitches-6-strong-innings-in-yankees-wild-card-clincher
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- Topics: max fried, yankees, al wild card series, al ds, rotation, boston red sox, willson contreras, cam schlittler, gerrit cole, ryan weathers, austin wells, will warren
## Yankees Rotation Confidence
The Yankees' rotation has led the Majors in key pitching categories including opposing batting average and WHIP, with a 3.30 ERA.
## Fried's Postseason Performance
Fried improved to 3-6 in his postseason career with a 6-inning win over Boston in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series.
## Fried's Game 2 Pitching
Fried set the tone in the 9-2 win over Boston with six innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out six batters.
## Fried's Strategy
Fried used his sweeper as his main weapon (25 of 98 pitches) with a focus on curveball, changeup and sinker after the initial six pitches.
## Yankees' Rotation Health
The Yankees' rotation was healthy for the first time since late August, with Fried, Cole, Rodón and Schlittler all available.
## Fried's Postseason Confidence
Fried expressed confidence in the Yankees' rotation for the ALDS, stating they are 'nice and lined up' for the next series.
## Yankees Advance to ALDS
The Yankees advanced to the American League Division Series after defeating Boston in the Wild Card Series.
## Key takeaway

Max Fried's 6-inning win over Boston in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series gives Yankees postseason confidence in their rotation for the ALDS.