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In Game 2 of the ALDS, the Yankees faced a daunting challenge against the Rays in St. Petersburg, Florida, where they lost 5-2, falling behind 2-0 in the series. Despite Cam Schlittler's reputation for performing well on the road with a career ERA of just 1.16, the Yankees' defense crumbled early, committing four errors and making several misplays in the first inning alone. This poor defensive play led to an unearned run and set the tone for a disastrous performance that saw them do as many things wrong as they did right. The Rays capitalized on these mistakes with a key two-run single by Richie Palacios in the fifth inning, widening their lead. With this loss, the Yankees now face elimination if they don't win Game 3 back in New York.
Written for “Yankees Lose ALDS Game 2” on 2026-10-06,
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Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in a four-run fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays took advantage of New York’s sloppy defense, beating Cam Schlittler and the Yankees 5-2 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
asserted
Rays → hit → Series
The Rays are one victory from reaching the American League Championship Series.
asserted
Rays → reach → Series
Ben Rice hit a pair of homers for the Yankees, who are on the verge of elimination — which would extend their World Series drought to 17 seasons.
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which → hit → seasons
They were dominated by Drew Rasmussen in the series opener and have scored just two runs in two games with three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge out of the lineup due to a calf injury.
asserted
They → dominate → injury
The small-ball Rays chased Schlittler, the likely AL Cy Young Award winner, in the fifth aided by New York’s defensive miscues.
asserted
Rays → chase → miscues
Jonathan Aranda lined a single to start the inning and Junior Caminero ripped a double to right-center.
asserted
Caminero → line → center
With the infield drawn-in except second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who was standing several feet further back on the dirt, Liam Hicks hit a bouncer to second that scored Aranda for a 2-1 lead.
asserted
that → draw → lead
Chandler Simpson then hit a grounder that shortstop George Lombard Jr. booted, scoring Caminero to make it 3-1.
asserted
Jr. → hit → it
It was initially ruled a hit and then changed to an error and eventually a fielder’s choice.
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It → rule → error
Brent Headrick replaced Schlittler and struck out Victor Mesa Jr.
asserted
Headrick → replace → Schlittler
After Simpson stole second, Jonny DeLuca reached on a grounder when Lombard’s throw to first was wide for New York’s fourth error.
asserted
throw → steal → error
Palacios followed with a hard single to center that increased Tampa Bay’s lead to 5-1.
asserted
that → follow → 5
Freddy Peralta allowed one run and three hits in 4 2/3 innings, Cam Booser pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth and Ian Seymour gave up one run on Rice’s solo shot in three innings.
asserted
Seymour → allow → innings
Bryan Baker finished with a perfect ninth for his second save in two games.
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Baker → finish → games
Schlittler, who was 14-6 with a 1.95 ERA and dominated Boston in the opener of the wild-card round, lasted 4 1/3 innings.
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who → dominate → innings
He allowed four runs — two earned — and six hits.
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He → allow → runs
Schlittler only fanned two.
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Schlittler → fan → two
WHITE SOX 4, GUARDIANS 3
CLEVELAND (AP) — Braden Montgomery lined a two-run double down the right-field line, Sean Burke allowed one hit in 5 1/3 innings of splendid relief and Chicago beat Cleveland to take a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.
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Chicago → line → Series
The surprising White Sox improved to 4-0 in these playoffs — all on the road — and are one win from advancing to the American League Championship Series for the first time since winning the World Series in 2005.
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Sox → improve → 2005
Chicago became the first team to reach the postseason after three straight 100-loss seasons, including a post-1900 record 121 defeats in 2024.
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Chicago → become → 2024
Jo Adell hit an RBI triple in the eighth and Chase DeLauter had two hits for the Guardians.
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DeLauter → hit → Guardians
Starting pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 11, tied for second-most in a Cleveland postseason game.
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Williams → start → game
But the offense failed to produce for the second straight game.
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offense → fail → game
Grant Taylor worked 1 1/3 innings and allowed one hit as he got his second straight save.
asserted
he → work → save
The best-of-five series shifts to Chicago for Game 3 on Wednesday.
asserted
series → shift → Wednesday
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