NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 10-5. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
Game 2 of the series is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning in game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Yankees will advance to the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays if they win today. If the Red Sox win, there will be a Game 3 on Thursday.
The Yankees announced their lineup for Game 2, and it involves a notable decision on Ryan McMahon.
New York Yankees Make Ryan McMahon Decision Before Wild Card Game 2 vs. Red Sox
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees warms up prior to Game One of the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
McMahon wasn’t in the Yankees’ lineup for Tuesday’s win.
He entered the game later in the night and scored after collecting a walk.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 10-5. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Today, McMahon will bat ninth and play third base for New York.
The third baseman posted a .635 OPS with 11 home runs and 41 RBI over 124 games during the regular season.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 11: Ryan McMahon #19 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring a run in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 29: Ben Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates after hitting a grand slam home run against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning in game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on September 29, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 23: Trevor Story #10 of the Boston Red Sox looks on before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park on September 23, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
Right-hander Sonny Gray is slated to start for Boston.
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The New York Yankees announced a decision regarding before Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees Make Ryan McMahon Decision Before Wild Card Game 2 vs. Red Sox