Red Sox Ace Sonny Gray Frustrated by Lack of Trust From Manager During Yankees Rout
Manager Chad Tracy’s decision to replace Gray with Erik Miller after 70 pitches preceded a 9-2 loss and postseason elimination, according to official game statistics.
- On Wednesday, the New York Yankees completed a two-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox, winning 9-2 at Yankee Stadium to eliminate Boston from the American League Wild Card Series.
- Manager Chad Tracy faced criticism after pulling starters Payton Tolle and Sonny Gray during the fifth inning in both games, opting for reliever Erik Miller, who struggled against New York's lineup.
- After being removed at 70 pitches, Gray questioned the decision, stating "I would have liked to be trusted in that moment" following the 9-2 loss.
- Surrendering 15 runs over 6 2/3 innings, Boston's bullpen finished the series with a 20.25 ERA after Miller allowed pivotal hits, including a single to Cody Bellinger.
- The Red Sox conclude a wild 2026 season that included overcoming a 32-46 start to qualify for the postseason under rookie manager Chad Tracy, who recently signed a three-year deal.
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Boston fell to New York in the wilds series, putting an end to its season with a decisive defeat. Tracy's management, questioned.The Red Sox failed to overcome their rivals despite a solid bullpen in the regular season, being eliminated for the second time in a row.
Sonny Gray Questions Being Removed in Game 2 Loss as Yankees Eliminate Red Sox from Playoffs
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray wondered why he was removed during the team's 9-2 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 2 of their Wild Card Series clash on Wednesday.
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Red Sox ace Sonny Gray frustrated by lack of trust from manager during Yankees rout
With the Boston bats ice cold at Yankee Stadium again, a couple of quick hooks by Red Sox rookie manager Chad Tracy led to an early postseason exit.
Gray frustrated by hook, wanted Tracy to 'live or die with me'
NEW YORK -- For Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray, there was no hiding the swirl of emotions he was processing in the clubhouse moments after Boston’s season ended with a 9-2 loss to the Yankees in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series on Wednesday night. The 36-year-old
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