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Cam Schlittler gem, Ben Rice's bat send Yankees soaring past Red Sox without Aaron Judge
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Key Points:
- The New York Yankees, without injured star Aaron Judge, secured a 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the wild-card series, taking a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three matchup.
- Cam Schlittler delivered a standout performance, pitching 6 1/3 innings with 10 strikeouts and allowing only two hits, helping the Yankees maintain a shutout.
- Ben Rice powered the offense with two home runs, including a grand slam, finishing 4-for-5 with six RBIs and two runs scored.
- Rookie George Lombard Jr. also contributed significantly in his postseason debut, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored.
- The Yankees aim to close out the series in Game 2 at home, starting Max Fried against Boston's Sonny Gray.
