Max Fried Takes Loss in Regular Season Finale, Prepares for Playoffs

New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried (5-5) took the loss in Tuesday's doubleheader nightcap, allowing four runs over 6.2 innings. This marked his first outing surrendering more than one run since late July. He concludes the regular season with a 2.80 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 104 strikeouts in 112.2 innings, with his next start slated for the first round of the playoffs on September 29.