The Yankees needed a hero on Wednesday night to keep their season alive.

Austin Wells played the part.

The Yankees’ backstop delivered a go-ahead single in the bottom of the eighth inning to drive in Jazz Chisholm Jr. from first base to give the Bombers a 4-3 win over the Red Sox in Game 2.

On a full count with two outs, Wells dunked a hit down the right field line that proved just far enough to score a sliding Chisholm — who had a running start.

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) celebrates after hitting an hits an RBI single during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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