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The New York Yankees did not need Aaron Judge to sweep the Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The New York Yankees dominated the Boston Red Sox in the best-of-three wild-card series, outscoring them 18-2 and winning decisively in two games.
- Boston's offense struggled significantly, recording only seven total hits, the fewest ever in a wild-card series since the format began in 2022.
- The Yankees' pitching staff, led by starters Cam Schlittler and Max Fried, was highly effective, with the team confidently using just 10 pitchers throughout the series.
- Key offensive contributions from players like Willson Contreras and Cody Bellinger helped the Yankees break open Game 2, including a pivotal three-run homer by Bellinger.
- Despite injuries to stars like Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony, the Yankees' lineup performed strongly and are poised for the ALDS against Tampa Bay, while the Red Sox were eliminated without advancing in October baseball.
