Max Fried Charged with Loss as Season Ends in ALDS Game 3

New York Yankees starter Max Fried took the loss in a season-ending 4-3 ALDS Game 3 defeat to Tampa Bay, surrendering four runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings with seven strikeouts and zero walks. Fried allowed two home runs, including a decisive two-run shot to Victor Mesa Jr. in the sixth. Limited to 20 regular-season starts due to left elbow issues, Fried finished his campaign with a 2.80 ERA and stated postgame that he does not expect to require offseason elbow surgery.