Boston’s postseason hopes ended quickly at Yankee Stadium when the New York Yankees completed a two‑game sweep of the Wild Card Series on Wednesday night. The Yankees posted a 9‑2 victory in Game 1 and followed with a dominant 9‑0 win in Game 2.

Key moments

In Game 1, Boston’s rookie manager Chad Tracy pulled 18‑game winner Sonny Gray after just 70 pitches, opting for the bullpen that had excelled during the regular season. The move did not pay off; left‑handed reliever Erik Miller surrendered a 423‑foot solo homer to Ben Rice, giving the Yankees a comfortable lead.

Game 2 saw Tracy make a similar decision, bringing in left‑handed reliever Erik Miller to face left‑handed slugger Cody Bellinger. Bellinger responded with an RBI single, and later added a three‑run homer off right‑hander Garrett Whitlock, capping an eight‑run inning that put the game out of reach.

Pitching struggles

Boston’s offense managed only seven hits in the series, snapping a 26‑inning postseason scoring drought that dated back to last year. The Red Sox were out‑hit 26‑2 despite a solid performance from their starting pitchers.

Garrett Crochet, returning from a shoulder injury, entered in the sixth inning of Game 2 for his first appearance since April 25. He failed to record an out, and the Yankees continued to pile on runs.

Season context

The loss caps a roller‑coaster season for the Red Sox, who began 2026 with a 32‑46 record before rallying with a 15‑game winning streak in July to re‑enter contention. Manager Chad Tracy, the youngest in this postseason, acknowledged the disappointment, saying, “We’re struggling to score runs, and when you’re already trailing you feel like you have to be aggressive.”

With the series over, the Yankees advance to the next round of the playoffs, while Boston’s season ends with a final series score of 18‑2.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.