
Yankees face elimination after defensive collapse in ALDS Game 2
The New York Yankees fell 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on October 5, 2026, dropping to a 0-2 series deficit. The loss was defined by four defensive errors by New York, including a wild throw by Jazz Chisholm Jr. that brought in the first run. Pitcher Cam Schlittler struggled, allowing seven hits and two earned runs in 4.1 innings, while Ben Rice hit two home runs for the Yankees. The Rays capitalized on their contact-oriented approach, forcing the Yankees into mistakes. New York now must win three consecutive games to advance, or they will extend their World Series drought to 17 seasons.













