# Gray Faces Yankees in Wild Card Game 2

> Sonny Gray pitches for Red Sox in Game 2 as Yankees lead Wild Card series.
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- Summary: Sonny Gray pitches for Red Sox in Game 2 as Yankees lead Wild Card series. Sonny Gray starts Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the…
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## Gray's Trade Motivation
Sonny Gray said going to a place where it's easy to hate the Yankees felt good for his trade deal.

> go to a place now where it's easy to hate the Yankees
## Gray's Yankees Experience
Gray spent 2017 and 2018 with Yankees after trade from A's, then went to Reds in 2018.
## Gray's Current Challenge
Gray starts Game 2 as Red Sox face elimination in American League Wild Card Series.
## Gray's Pre-Game Statement
Gray said he won't control reception but will compete to win a game in playoff atmosphere.

> I'm not going to sit here and try to control something that I can't control because I ultimately have no control over that
## Gray's Growth in New York
Gray described time in New York as a 'snowball' that made him a stronger person and better pitcher.

> a snowball with a lot of outside this, outside that, unfamiliarity with me and my situation and my family
## Gray's Recent Performance
Gray led MLB with 18 wins in 29 starts for Red Sox, 2.72 ERA in 2023 with Twins.
## Key takeaway

Sonny Gray starts Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Yankees after a trade from the Yankees, with the Red Sox facing elimination.