How to watch Yankees-Red Sox MLB Playoffs game 2 for free tonight

The New York Yankees play against the Boston Red Sox in game 2 of their MLB Playoff series tonight. The game will begin at 7 p.m. CT on NBC. You can watch this playoff matchup for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV.

What happened during game 1 of this series?

The Yankees were able to win game 1 in dominant fashion, as they defeated the Red Sox 9-0. During the victory, New York had 12 hits while Boston only had three.

Notably, the Yankees only had to use three pitchers in the opening game. Meanwhile, Boston had to utilize six players from its bullpen.

Key players to watch in game 2 tonight

New York’s designated hitter Ben Rice will be a key player to watch in game 2 tonight. He was 4-5 at the plate yesterday, which included two home runs and six RBI. If Rice performs similarly tonight, then the Yankees should advance to the next round.

Boston’s first baseman Willson Contreras will need to improve his play this evening. He led the team with 27 home runs and 81 RBI during the regular season.