If the New York Yankees lose tonight (October 1, 2025), they will be one loss away from elimination in the American League Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. They lost Game 1 of the series on September 30, 2025, in a historic fashion by failing to score with the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Yankees must win the next game to avoid elimination and keep their postseason hopes alive. Losing tonight would put them on the brink of disaster, meaning they would have no margin for error going forward in the series. The loss would also greatly impact their chances in the playoffs this year, as the bullpen and missed opportunities have already been sources of concern.
Additionally, the postseason format means the series is a best-of-three, so losing the second game would end the Yankees' playoff run this year. They need to win tonight’s game to force a decisive third game on Thursday.
In summary, if the Yankees lose tonight:
- They will be one loss away from elimination in the Wild Card Series.
- They must win the next game to continue in the playoffs.
- Their chances of advancing will be severely diminished with a second loss in the series.
