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The New York Yankees face elimination against the Tampa Bay Rays after losing Game 2 of the ALDS 5-2 due to four costly errors. With Aaron Judge on the 10-Day IL and Clarke Schmidt on the 15-Day IL, the Yankees must rely on Ben Rice, Paul Goldschmidt, and a thin bullpen featuring David Bednar.

We analyze the pitching matchup, questioning if Cam Schlittler or Will Warren can contain Max Fried and the Rays' small-ball attack. Key discussions include Spencer Jones' bizarre catwalk flyout, defensive adjustments, and whether the Yankees can avoid further miscues at Tropicana Field.

Hosts Rachel and Dave break down the injury report, bullpen usage strategies, and offensive voids. Predictions are made for Game 3, with a focus on defense and clutch hitting to keep the postseason hopes alive for the 93-68 record team.

In this episode: Pitching Matchup & Tropicana Challenges · Offensive Void & Bullpen Depth · Keys to Victory & Predictions.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/nyy/2026-10-06/transcript.html

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