US EditionBoone Defends His Moves After Yankees Bullpen Falters Again in Playoff-Opening Loss to the Red Sox
The Yankees bullpen allowed multiple runs after a strong start by Max Fried, continuing a season-long struggle with a 4.37 ERA ranked 23rd in MLB, officials said.
- On Tuesday in The Bronx, the New York Yankees lost 3-1 to the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series opener, leaving New York down 1-0 and facing elimination.
- Manager Aaron Boone removed Max Fried after he retired one batter and brought in Luke Weaver, who walked a hitter, allowed a double and Masataka Yoshida's two-run single that flipped the game.
- After Max Fried worked six scoreless innings, he generated 19 swings and misses, struck out six, walked three and allowed four hits across 6 1/3 innings to a standing ovation.
- Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet struck out 11, walked none and allowed four hits over 7 2/3 innings, throwing 117 pitches, while Aroldis Chapman closed by striking out Trent Grisham on a 101.2 mph heater.
- With bullpen weaknesses evident, the Yankees bullpen posted a 4.37 ERA and Game 2 is Wednesday with Carlos Rodón facing Brayan Bello.
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