Gray gets Game 2 nod for Red Sox in must-win vs Yankees
Boston turns to Sonny Gray, a former Yankee, to keep their season alive in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series.
The Red Sox have named Sonny Gray as their starting pitcher for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees. Boston enters the game facing elimination after falling behind in the series. Gray previously played for the Yankees, adding a notable storyline to the matchup. The announcement confirms the pitching plan for a high-stakes elimination scenario.
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