Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Results, Stats, and Recap
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Key Points:
- New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in the Wild Card Series opener, powered by Cam Schlittler's dominant pitching and Ben Rice's offensive explosion, including a late grand slam and six RBIs.
- Schlittler, a leading AL Cy Young Award candidate, struck out 10 batters over 6 1/3 innings with minimal hits and walks, continuing his strong postseason performance against Boston.
- Both Schlittler and Rice grew up as Red Sox fans in Massachusetts before joining the Yankees, adding a compelling narrative to their standout performances against their hometown team.
- The Yankees' pitching and hitting dominance was evident as they out-hit Boston 12-3 and recorded their fifth postseason shutout since 2002, with Game 2 scheduled for the following night.
- Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray is set to face the Yankees in Game 2, while New York will start left-hander Max Fried, both aiming to advance to the Division Series against Tampa Bay.
