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Sonny Gray Starts Game 2 for Red Sox

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Sonny Gray will start Game 2 for the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
The Red Sox trail the Yankees 9-0 after losing Game 1 of the Wild Card series.
Gray posted a 2.72 ERA, .783 win-loss percentage and MLB-leading 18 wins.
His contract includes a $30 million mutual option for 2027 that could be declined.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, the Boston Red Sox erased a 0-3 deficit against the New York Yankees to win the ALCS, ending an 86-year drought. Curt Schilling pitched Game 6, allowing just one run over 5 2/3 innings, while the team posted a .600 batting average in the series. Today, Sonny Gray starts Game 2 for the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, echoing Schilling’s pivotal role as Boston seeks to reverse a 9-0 series hole. If Gray secures a win, the Red Sox could force a decisive Game 3, preserving their $30 million 2027 mutual option and reviving postseason momentum.

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Story summary

Sonny Gray will start Game 2 for the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
The Red Sox trail the Yankees 9-0 after losing Game 1 of the Wild Card series.
Gray posted a 2.72 ERA, .783 win-loss percentage and MLB-leading 18 wins.
His contract includes a $30 million mutual option for 2027 that could be declined.

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