The Yankees lost Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series 3-1 to the Red Sox after manager Aaron Boone pulled Max Fried, leading to a bullpen meltdown.

The New York Yankees lost Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series 3-1 to the Boston Red Sox, falling to the brink of elimination after manager Aaron Boone pulled strong starter Max Fried in the seventh inning. Fried, who pitched six and a third scoreless innings, was replaced by Luke Weaver, who allowed three runs without recording an out. The Red Sox capitalized on a 11-pitch walk and a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida. Despite loading the bases in the ninth, the Yankees couldn’t score, and Aroldis Chapman closed the game. The bullpen’s struggles, including a 4.37 ERA, continued a recurring issue, while Boone’s decisions drew criticism. The Yankees must win Game 2 to stay alive.