Yankees sweep Red Sox in AL Wild Card Series, advance to ALDS
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 7:15 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox 9-2 on Wednesday, completing a 2-0 sweep in the AL Wild Card Series. Over the two-game series, the Yankees outscored the Red Sox 18-2 and limited them to just seven hits. Aaron Judge praised the performance of the Yankees' pitching staff, while Cody Bellinger contributed with a three-run home run in Game 2. Judge, who has been sidelined with a calf injury, took live batting practice and is working toward a return for the AL Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, scheduled to begin Saturday.
- •Yankees complete a 2-0 sweep of the Red Sox in Wild Card Series.
- •New York outscored Boston 18-2 in the series.
- •Aaron Judge watched from the dugout while recovering from injury.
- •Cody Bellinger hit a crucial three-run homer in Game 2.
- •Yankees face Tampa Bay Rays in ALDS starting October 3.
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Aaron Judge Makes 3-Word Statement After Yankees Eliminate Red Sox
- 6:49 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Aaron Judge left speechless by major factor behind NY's success
"Aaron Judge could not find enough words to describe the New York Yankees’ pitching staff after they swept the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series. The Yankees advanced to the AL Division Series with a 9-2 victory Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series sweep. New York outscored Boston 18-2 across the two games while holding the Red Sox to seven […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Judge left speechless by major factor behind NY's success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Although the Yankees left Aaron Judge off the 26-man roster for the Wild Card Series due to his calf injury, he still remained front and center as he watched his New York teammates dominate over the last two days. The Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 on Tuesday night and followed it up with […] The post Aaron Judge Makes 3-Word Statement After Yankees Eliminate Red Sox appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 7:15 AMAaron Judge Makes 3-Word Statement After Yankees Eliminate Red Sox
Although the Yankees left Aaron Judge off the 26-man roster for the Wild Card Series due to his calf injury, he still remained front and center as he watched his New York teammates dominate over the last two days. The Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 9-0 on Tuesday night and followed it up with […] The post Aaron Judge Makes 3-Word Statement After Yankees Eliminate Red Sox appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 6:49 AMYankees news: Aaron Judge left speechless by major factor behind NY's success
Aaron Judge could not find enough words to describe the New York Yankees’ pitching staff after they swept the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card Series. The Yankees advanced to the AL Division Series with a 9-2 victory Wednesday, completing a 2-0 series sweep. New York outscored Boston 18-2 across the two games while holding the Red Sox to seven […] The post Yankees news: Aaron Judge left speechless by major factor behind NY's success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 1, 2026, 7:12 AMThe New York Yankees did not need Aaron Judge to sweep the Red Sox
MLB•Oct 1, 2026, 6:59 AMWhite Sox news: Munetaka Murakami gets absolutely lit in dugout celebration
MLB•Oct 1, 2026, 6:49 AMYankees’ Aaron Boone Makes Strong Statement After Eliminating Red Sox
MLB•Oct 1, 2026, 6:41 AM3 Cubs most to blame for brutal no-show in Game loss to Padres
MLB•Oct 1, 2026, 6:32 AMWhite Sox news: Sean Burke hilariously clarifies viral claim after sweeping Astros
MLB•Oct 1, 2026, 6:32 AMRed Sox's Gray 'frustrated' by lack of trust from manager in loss to Yankees