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Yankees on Brink: Fried Pitches for Survival
8 Oct
Summary
- Max Fried pitches Game 3, facing elimination tonight for Yankees.
- Fried's girlfriend is pregnant and due any day, but he plans to play.
- The Yankees trail the Rays 2-0 in the ALDS series.
The New York Yankees' season is on the line tonight as they face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the AL Division Series. At 8 p.m. ET, Max Fried will start for the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, with the team trailing the series 2-0. The Rays secured the first two games in Saint Petersburg, with Game 1 being a pitcher's duel and Game 2 decided by errors.
Fried acknowledged the critical nature of the game, stating there is "nothing else to save anything for" and understanding his "leash is probably going to be pretty small." Adding to the drama, Fried's girlfriend, Reni Meyer-Whalley, is pregnant and may give birth any day. However, Fried confirmed his intention to pitch, supported by his family's understanding of his professional commitment.
Fans can watch the pivotal Game 3 on TBS. Potential Game 4 and Game 5 matchups are scheduled for October 8th and 10th, respectively, also on TBS, should they become necessary. The starting pitchers for tonight's game are Max Fried for the Yankees and Nick Martinez for the Rays.
