Yankees dominate Red Sox in Game 1 of Wild Card Series

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Yankees dominate Red Sox in Game 1 of Wild Card Series
Summary

The New York Yankees secured a decisive 9-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series on September 29 at Yankee Stadium. Cam Schlittler delivered a standout performance, striking out 10 batters and allowing just three baserunners through seven innings. Ben Rice contributed significantly, logging four hits, including a grand slam in the eighth. Yankees manager Aaron Boone implemented aggressive strategies, effectively managing the roster despite the absence of star player Aaron Judge. Game 2 is set to take place shortly, with the Yankees poised to advance in the series.

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  • •Yankees lead 9-0 against Red Sox in Game 1.
  • •Cam Schlittler strikes out 10, allows three baserunners.
  • •Ben Rice hits grand slam among four total hits.
  • •Aaron Boone employs aggressive strategies with bench players.
  • •Next game scheduled at Tampa Bay.
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  • 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — How Ben Rice, young guns led Yankees to Game 1 blowout win over Red Sox
  • 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — 3 things that stood out as Yankees blow out Red Sox in Game 1
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Here's what we saw from Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice as Yankees take down Red Sox in Game 1.

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Here's how Rice, Cam Schlittler, and the other homegrown Yankees took Game 1.

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