Yankees vs. Red Sox live score, updates, highlights from AL Wild Card Game 2 in 2025 MLB playoffs

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The AL Wild Card Series between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox continues on Wednesday, October 1. The Red Sox took a 1-0 series lead in Game 1, and can advance to the Divisional Series with a win over the Yankees in Game 2. 

With their season on the line, the Yankees will turn to Carlos Rodon (18-9, 3.09 ERA), while the Red Sox counter with Brayan Bello (11-9, 3.35 ERA). If New York loses, they will be eliminated from the postseason, so while Rodon is getting the start, manager Aaron Boone will likely try to pull out all the stops if the Yankees are down. 

Rodon faced Boston three times during the regular season. Over 15.2 innings, he allowed 11 hits and 10 earned runs, while striking out 12 and walking 13. During the regular season, Boston faced a left-handed pitcher in 159 games. In 1,593 at-bats, the team registered a .258 average with 51 home runs against southpaws. 

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Bello took on New York three times during the regular season, and Boston went 2-1 in those games. He pitched 19 innings, allowing four earned runs on 11 hits. Bello struck out 19 Yankees batters in his three starts. New York had seven hits in the Game 1 loss, but three of them came in the bottom of the ninth inning. If the Yankees want to remain in the postseason, they will have to get to Bello early and often. 

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All times ET. 

End of fourth inning: Yankees 2, Red Sox 2

7:15 p.m. — Wilson remained the pitcher for Boston in the bottom of the fourth, and the Yankees can't get anything going. Stanton, Chisholm and Wells went down in order. We're onto the fifth in a tied game, and just one run for Boston could send them to the ALDS.

7:07 p.m. — The Red Sox are already in their bullpen, but Rodon remains on the mound for New York. He allowed a single to Nate Eaton, but gets out of the fourth with no other issues. Rodon is up to five strikeouts.

End of third inning: Yankees 2, Red Sox 2

6:58 p.m. — Cora's decision to put in Wilson pays off. He gets Bellinger to fly out, then Rice to line out in two lefty-lefty matchups. Despite McMahon and Judge converting a double-steal, the Yankees come up empty in the bottom of the third.

6:51 p.m. — It was a quick night for Brayan Bello. He makes it through just 2.1 innings, allowing two runs, before Alex Cora goes to his bullpen. The lefty Justin Wilson comes in to face Cody Bellinger with two on and one out, following hits from Ryan McMahon and Aaron Judge.

6:45 p.m. — New York's defense comes through at a good time, as Volpe and Chisholm turn a nice double-play to end the threat. Rodon gets out with two runs allowed, but it's a new ballgame at 2-2.

Yankees 2, Red Sox 2

6:43 p.m. TWO-RUN SINGLE — Boston's offense is alive. The Red Sox loaded the bases with a Duran single, a Rafaela walk and a sacrifice bunt from Sogard, putting Rodon in a jam. While he got one strikeout, Trevor Story then comes through with a hit up the middle, scoring to runners.

We are now tied, as the Yankees have lost their advantage.

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Trevor Story ties it in Game 2! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/IVsVArFaep

— MLB (@MLB) October 1, 2025

End of second inning: Yankees 2, Red Sox 0

6:34 p.m. — Austin Wells walked, but Anthony Volpe ends the second inning by grounding into a double-play. Rodon will go back to work after a scoreless frame.

6:29 p.m. — After Max Fried had a nice outing in Game 1, despite the loss, Carlos Rodon is also cruising to begin the postseason. He strikes out Nate Eaton on three pitches to send Boston down 1-2-3 in the top of the second.

End of first inning: Yankees 2, Red Sox 0

6:25 p.m. — Bello gets Stanton to ground out, ending the first inning. Rice's home run puts the Yankees up first, though.

Yankees 2, Red Sox 0

6:22 p.m. HOME RUN — Ben Rice isn't ready for the Yankees to go home yet. He swats a two-run shot over the porch in right field off Bello, and New York strikes first. Rodon has a 2-0 lead to work with.

YANKEES UP EARLY 🔥pic.twitter.com/2PFsf9Ciux

— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) October 1, 2025

6:15 p.m. — Alex Bregman flies out to left, and it's a 1-2-3 top of the first for Rodon. 

6:14 p.m. — Rodon is off to an excellent start tonight. He strikes out Refsnyder and Trevor Story, moving quickly.

6:09 p.m. — Rob Refsnyder has stepped in. Yankee Stadium is ready. Will the Yankees go home tonight, or force Game 3 with Carlos Rodon on the mound?

Pregame

5:55 p.m. — Boston is 5-0 in series-clinching games under Alex Cora, per NESN. Will that continue tonight?

5:52 p.m. — Carlos Rodon will be on the bump with the Yankees' season on the line. Here's their Game 2 lineup, with Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. starting:

Game 2 Tonight. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/dCDaXBkWSd

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 1, 2025

5:50 p.m. — With a win tonight, the Red Sox will head to the ALDS to face the Blue Jays. Here's how they'll line up in Game 2, with Brayan Bello on the mound. 

More work to do. pic.twitter.com/u86O3PhsYO

— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 1, 2025

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• Date: Wednesday, October 1
• Time: 6 p.m. ET

Game 2 of Yankees vs. Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series will begin at 6 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York. 

What channel is Yankees vs. Red Sox on today?

• TV Channel: ESPN
• Stream: ESPN app, Fubo

New York vs. Boston in the AL Wild Card round will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with Karl Ravech, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster Olney live from Yankee Stadium for the network.

You can also stream MLB Wild Card games live with the new ESPN app or on Fubo.

MLB playoff schedule 2025

Wild Card Series schedule

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Wednesday Oct. 1

Thursday, Oct. 2

*If necessary; Game 3 times subject to change

Division Series schedule, scores

Saturday, Oct. 4

Sunday, Oct. 5

Monday, Oct. 6

Tuesday, Oct. 7

Wednesday, Oct. 8

*If necessary 

Thursday, Oct. 9

*If necessary 

Friday, Oct. 10

Saturday, Oct. 11

*If necessary 

League Championship Series schedule

Sunday, Oct. 12

Monday, Oct. 13

Tuesday, Oct. 14

Wednesday, Oct. 15

Thursday, Oct. 16

Friday, Oct. 17

*If necessary 

Saturday, Oct. 18

*If necessary 

Sunday, Oct. 19

*If necessary 

Monday, Oct. 20

*If necessary 

Tuesday, Oct. 21

*If necessary 

World Series schedule 2025

Friday, Oct. 24

Saturday, Oct. 25

Monday, Oct. 27

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Wednesday, Oct. 29

*If necessary 

Friday, Oct. 31

*If necessary 

Saturday, Nov. 1

*If necessary