# Red Sox Lose to Yankees in Wild Card Series

> Red Sox lose Wild Card Series to Yankees for second straight year.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Red Sox were eliminated from postseason play by Yankees in AL Wild Card Series, ending their fifth consecutive season without postseason baseball.