Max Fried Pitches 6.2 Innings, Strikes Out Nine in Yankees' Win

Max Fried pitched 6.2 innings for the Yankees on Tuesday night, securing a 7-5 victory over the Rays. Despite early command issues and an unearned run due to defensive errors, Fried settled down to retire 14 consecutive batters at one point. He threw a career-high 111 pitches, allowing four runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out nine batters, earning him Game MVP honors.