Red Sox face tough challenge against Yankees in Wild Card Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Boston Red Sox will begin their Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees on the evening of September 29. The Yankees, having secured home-field advantage, are led by pitcher Cam Schlittler, a Cy Young favorite with a 1.95 ERA. Boston's roster is struggling with injuries, missing key players like Willson Contreras, Tyron Guerrero, and Mickey Gasper. As the series unfolds in New York, the Red Sox's lineup depth will be tested against a formidable opponent.
- •Red Sox and Yankees meet in a best-of-three Wild Card Series.
- •Game 1 is scheduled for September 29 at 8 p.m.
- •Yankees' Cam Schlittler has 239 strikeouts this season.
- •Red Sox are missing crucial players due to injuries.
- •Boston's pitching starter has yet to be confirmed.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Facing A Nightmare Bronx Trip
"The Red Sox postseason starts with a brutal trip to the Bronx. Between injuries and a Cy Young favorite, Boston's Wild Card hopes look shaky.
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