Max Fried Struggles as Yankees Fall to Rangers in Extra Innings

Max Fried endured a challenging outing for the Yankees, pitching five innings against the Texas Rangers and allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks, matching his season highs. After a strong start, he surrendered multiple runs in a taxing 35-pitch frame where six consecutive batters reached base. Fried finished with seven strikeouts in the game, which the Yankees ultimately lost 8-5 in extra innings.