Yankees' Max Fried Secures MLB-Leading 17th Win, Extends Team's Winning Streak

Max Fried's midseason slump with the Yankees was primarily due to narrowing his pitch mix, but his resurgence came from trusting his full arsenal again, a point emphasized by Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Fried displayed a significant velocity bump in a recent 5-3 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park, throwing four of his six fastest pitches this season and recording his 17th win. Despite giving up a season-high nine hits, Fried settled in to pitch 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball, benefiting from strong defense and maintaining his role as a key pitcher for the Yankees. Boone noted Fried's fastball velocity ranged between 98-99 mph in that game, which was critical given the high stakes late in the season. Fried acknowledged the challenge of striking out the Red Sox hitters who make quick, strong contact and highlighted the importance of quality pitches during this crucial period. Additionally, Fried stressed that every game matters as the Yankees continue to fight for postseason success in tight contests.