Yankees dominate Red Sox in Game 1 of Wild Card Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 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
"Here's what we saw from Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice as Yankees take down Red Sox in Game 1.
"Here's how Rice, Cam Schlittler, and the other homegrown Yankees took Game 1.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:37 AMHow Ben Rice, young guns led Yankees to Game 1 blowout win over Red Sox
Here's how Rice, Cam Schlittler, and the other homegrown Yankees took Game 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 3:23 AM3 things that stood out as Yankees blow out Red Sox in Game 1
Here's what we saw from Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice as Yankees take down Red Sox in Game 1.
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